San Jose, California vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 56.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $47,301 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Hartford
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to San Jose, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher