Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs Hartford, Connecticut


The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 57.1% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $64,384 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Hartford
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Hartford, CT
Compared to San Rafael, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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