Hamden, Connecticut vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 98.2% more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $217,972 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
320% more expensive in San Jose
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Hamden, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.2% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  370.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower