Ellington, Connecticut vs. Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vista, California is 35.7% more expensive than Ellington, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $67,864 in Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellington, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vista, California is more expensive than Ellington, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Vista
than in Ellington, Connecticut
Ellington, CT vs. Vista, CA
Compared to Ellington, Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower