| | Utica, NY | Hartford, CT | United States |
| Overall | 85.7 | 104.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.0 | 103.1 | 100 |
| Health | 111.3 | 114.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 51.7 | 46.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $161,800 | $180,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,990.0% | 12,000.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 83.2 | 112.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 111.5 | 132.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Utica has stabilized after a few decades of rather precipitous decline. It reached its peak population of just over 100,000 in 1960 but began a descent in subsequent More
I grew up in Utica and it is a great place to live and raise a family. There is a high immigrant population which has helped grow the city and make it very cultural. The More
The food is the best in the country, great parks, a zoo, it's own ski hill and great culture with the Stanley and Museum. Plus it's the gateway to the Adirondacks. I More
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I love Hartford. Any naysayer is not appreciating the very real and new energy that is revitalizing the city. In conjunction with a wonderful location, relatively mild More
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I lived in CT for about 7 years, and this place is depressing, lonely, and boring. My only entertainment in Hartford, were the Library branches for books and movies. The More
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