Milpitas, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 16.3% cheaper than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $75,319 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Irvine
than in Milpitas, California
Milpitas, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Milpitas, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% lower
      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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher