Cost of Living Calculator - Groton, Connecticut vs Valley Center, California


The cost of living in Valley Center, California is 53.0% more expensive than Groton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $114,776 in Valley Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Groton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Center, California is more expensive than Groton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Valley Center
than in Groton, Connecticut
Groton, CT vs Valley Center, CA
Compared to Groton, Valley Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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