Irvine, California vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 48.5% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $43,276 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Hartford
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Irvine, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher