Stafford, Connecticut vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 115.4% more expensive than Stafford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $43,086 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stafford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Stafford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
357% more expensive in San Jose
than in Stafford, Connecticut
Stafford, CT vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Stafford, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.4% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  440.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower