West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 3.2% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $51,604 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
59% more expensive in Hartford
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to West Lafayette, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  59.6% higher
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.6% higher