Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 1.3% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,521 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
24% more expensive in Hartford
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Springfield, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher