Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Madison, Connecticut


The cost of living in Madison, Connecticut is 37.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $46,887 in Madison, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Connecticut is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Madison
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Madison, CT
Compared to San Jose, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher

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