Milpitas, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 25.9% cheaper than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $59,298 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in San Diego
than in Milpitas, California
Milpitas, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Milpitas, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher