What is a pro or con of living in Hartford, Connecticutcompared to Somerset, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 58% cheaper in Hartford.

What salary do I need to live in Hartford, Connecticut copmared to Somerset, New Jersey?

A salary of $80,000 in Somerset, New Jersey could decrease to $59,617 in Hartford, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOMERSET vs. HARTFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Somerset, New Jersey vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 25.5% cheaper than Somerset, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $59,617 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Somerset, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Hartford
than in Somerset, New Jersey

Somerset, NJ vs. Hartford, CT

Compared to Somerset, Hartford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

59.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% higher

Commute

20.9% lower

Health

16.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Somerset, New Jersey vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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Somerset, NJ vs. Hartford, CT

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