San Mateo, California vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 62.8% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $29,785 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Hartford
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to San Mateo, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.8% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher