Lansing, Michigan vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 18.7% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $59,351 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Hartford
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Lansing, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher