Cost of Living Calculator - Milpitas, California vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 42.9% cheaper than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $57,070 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Milpitas, California
Milpitas, CA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Milpitas, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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