Columbus, Indiana vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 12.1% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $89,712 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
62% more expensive in Hartford
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Columbus, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  62.1% higher
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher