Ridgefield, Connecticut vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 32.5% more expensive than Ridgefield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $158,965 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Ridgefield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in San Jose
than in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Ridgefield, CT vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Ridgefield, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower