78 Assisted Living Facilities near Milpitas, CA

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Milpitas

• The sales tax and income tax rates in California are relatively high compared to the rest of the nation, which may be a concern for some seniors who are interested in moving to Milpitas from outside of the state. While Social Security benefits are not taxed here, all other types of retirement income are fully taxable. 
  
• According to data gathered by the American Lung Association, Milpitas' air quality is relatively poor. Santa Clara County was given an F for ozone pollution and a C for short-term particle pollution. This may affect the quality of life of seniors with certain health conditions.  
  
• The Milpitas area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Valley Health Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Milpitas has a mild, comfortable climate, with year-round temperatures ranging between 43 and 83 degrees. The warm season lasts from early June to mid-October and the cool season lasts from late November to early February. The city's comfortable year-round temperatures may appeal to active seniors who enjoy being outdoors. 
  
• Milpitas is safer than 21 percent of U.S. cities of all sizes and 30 percent of California cities of all sizes. However, when compared only to communities with similar population sizes, Milpitas' crime rate is near the median. Even so, independent seniors may still want to take safety precautions, especially when they're out alone. 
  
• Milpitas is a very expensive place to live, even by California's standards. The cost of living here is 162 percent higher than the national average and almost 100 percent higher than the state average. This may be a concern for seniors on a tight budget.