Milpitas, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 10.1% more expensive than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $55,060 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Milpitas, California
Milpitas, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Milpitas, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher