Birmingham, Alabama vs. Milpitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milpitas, California is 185.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $285,865 in Milpitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milpitas, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1126% more expensive in Milpitas
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Milpitas, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Milpitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  185.9% 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
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,469.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  65.5% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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