Columbia, South Carolina vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 10.4% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
61% more expensive in Hartford
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Columbia, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher