Modesto, California vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 18.8% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $36,540 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Hartford
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Modesto, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher