Houston, Texas vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 2.3% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $92,812 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Hartford
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Houston, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher