What is a pro or con of living in San Mateo, Californiacompared to West Hartford, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 255% more expensive in San Mateo.

What salary do I need to live in San Mateo, California copmared to West Hartford, Connecticut?

A salary of $362,000 in West Hartford, Connecticut should increase to $812,150 in San Mateo, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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WEST HARTFORD vs. SAN MATEO
Cost of Living Comparison

West Hartford, Connecticut vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 124.4% more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $812,150 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in San Mateo
than in West Hartford, Connecticut

West Hartford, CT vs. San Mateo, CA

Compared to West Hartford, San Mateo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

124.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

388.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.4% lower

Commute

31.9% higher

Health

3.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.0% higher

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