Tacoma, Washington vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 20.9% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,161 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Hartford
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Tacoma, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  77.0% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher