West Hartford, Connecticut vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 34.8% more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $67,413 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Washington
than in West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, CT vs. Washington, DC
Compared to West Hartford, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower