Stratford, Connecticut vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 32.3% more expensive than Stratford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $99,257 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stratford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Stratford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in San Diego
than in Stratford, Connecticut
Stratford, CT vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Stratford, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower