What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Milpitas, California?

Housing is 34% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Milpitas, California?

A salary of $80,000 in Milpitas, California should increase to $90,203 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MILPITAS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Milpitas, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 12.8% more expensive than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $90,203 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Milpitas, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
34% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Milpitas, California

Milpitas, CA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Milpitas, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

34.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.2% higher

Commute

8.1% higher

Health

6.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Milpitas, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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