San Carlos, California vs. Milpitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milpitas, California is 32.3% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $33,834 in Milpitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milpitas, California is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Milpitas
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs. Milpitas, CA
Compared to San Carlos, Milpitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower