Sumter, South Carolina vs. Milpitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milpitas, California is 174.6% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $173,010 in Milpitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milpitas, California is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
667% more expensive in Milpitas
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Milpitas, CA
Compared to Sumter, Milpitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  174.6% 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
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,183.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  82.4% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher