Birmingham, Michigan vs. Milpitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milpitas, California is 61.7% more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $80,867 in Milpitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milpitas, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Milpitas
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs. Milpitas, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Milpitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower