Hartford, Connecticut vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 130.4% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $345,659 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
557% more expensive in San Jose
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Hartford, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.4% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  697.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower