Modesto, California vs. Milpitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milpitas, California is 88.3% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $94,169 in Milpitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milpitas, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Milpitas
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Milpitas, CA
Compared to Modesto, Milpitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.3% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  241.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher