West Hartford, Connecticut vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 43.6% more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $186,679 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in San Diego
than in West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, CT vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to West Hartford, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower