Acton, Massachusetts vs. Milpitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milpitas, California is 44.2% more expensive than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $173,005 in Milpitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milpitas, California is more expensive than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Milpitas
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs. Milpitas, CA
Compared to Acton, Milpitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower