Anchorage, Alaska vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 19.6% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $246,119 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Hartford
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Anchorage, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower