Hays, Kansas vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 14.6% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $57,310 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
92% more expensive in Hartford
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Hays, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  92.3% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher