San Diego, California vs. Stratford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stratford, Connecticut is 24.4% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $37,781 in Stratford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stratford, Connecticut is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Stratford
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Stratford, CT
Compared to San Diego, Stratford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% lower
      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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% higher
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  42.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher