Farmington, Connecticut vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 183.8% more expensive than Farmington, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $340,515 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Farmington, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
445% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Farmington, Connecticut
Farmington, CT vs. San Carlos, CA
Compared to Farmington, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  183.8% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  549.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower