Milpitas, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 100.0% more expensive than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $170,000 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Milpitas, California
Milpitas, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Milpitas, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.0% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher