Madison, Wisconsin vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 8.0% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $55,207 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Hartford
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Madison, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher