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Peoria, AZ vs Milpitas, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Milpitas or is it cheaper to live in Peoria?
- Milpitas is 104.4% more expensive than Peoria.

Which city has more affordable housing, Milpitas or Peoria?
- Milpitas housing costs are 227.5% more expensive than Peoria housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Peoria or is Health Care more affordable in Milpitas.
- Health related expenses are 16.4% more in Milpitas.
 Peoria, AZMilpitas, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock231.0100
 Food & Groceries97.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock107.7100
 Housing133.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,242,900$338,100
 Utilities104  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock146.3100
 Miscellaneous106.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Peoria    15 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

personally not for me. the people tried to burn me at the stake but i ran away. if this is somehting you are inot would definetly recommend!! <3 ur  More

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I know, its strange, I want to go live in Prescott for years!!!! Don't know why!!!! Its a strong feeling I have! I don't know what to do or why I have this strong  More

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Over 10 years ago

great  More

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Reviews for Milpitas    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

You can't really beat the temperate climates of Milpitas (and a majority of the Bay Area). It's rarely too warm and never too cold. You can complain about many things  More

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I can't believe people are willing to pay as much as they do to live here. I know there are jobs here, but people's lack of reality is mindblowing. I thnk people really  More

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Over 18 years ago

its a great place, but a single family home around 1800sq feet would cost you around  More

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