Bakersfield, California vs. Milpitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milpitas, California is 109.3% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $104,642 in Milpitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milpitas, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Milpitas
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Milpitas, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Milpitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.3% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  323.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher