East Lansing, Michigan vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 3.4% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $77,578 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
29% more expensive in Hartford
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to East Lansing, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% higher