State College, Pennsylvania vs. East Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Hartford, Connecticut is 0.9% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $92,166 in East Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% more expensive in East Hartford
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. East Hartford, CT
Compared to State College, East Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.7% higher
  Commute
  46.1% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher