Hartford, Connecticut vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 66.6% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $333,119 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
351% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Hartford, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.6% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  375.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower