Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Milpitas, California


The cost of living in Milpitas, California is 82.9% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $91,462 in Milpitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milpitas, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Milpitas
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Milpitas, CA
Compared to Columbia, Milpitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.9% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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