Branford, Connecticut vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 41.8% more expensive than Branford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $70,911 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Branford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Branford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in San Diego
than in Branford, Connecticut
Branford, CT vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Branford, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower