East Hartford, CT Cost of Living


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East Hartford cost of living score
104.8
More expensive
4.8% higher
than the US average
6.3% lower
than the Connecticut average
East Hartford, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.8% higher than the U.S. average and 6.3% higher than the average for Connecticut.

East Hartford, CT

Housing costs in East Hartford?
A typical home costs $241,300, which is 28.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.4% less expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in East Hartford costs $1,390 per month, which is 2.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford East Hartford?
To live comfortably in East Hartford, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $46,080 for a family, and $44,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about East Hartford?
East Hartford, CT has an overall above average cost of living due primarily to high real estate values and tax rates when compared other places in the state while utility costs tend to be quite consistent across Connecticut making it a viable though still expensive option all at once.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEast HartfordConnecticutUnited States
  104.8111.8100.0
  103.9106.6100
  114.0118.6100.0
  70.7109.2100.0
  $241,300$362,100$338,100
  120.0%118.5%100.0%
  106.1112.4100.0
  132.3126.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

I have lived in East Hartford for many years, went to school here in the 60's &70's. In 1980 I left for about 21 years and returned in 2001. While still a quiet  More

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Over 9 years ago

if I were relocating from a distant state, I would move here. (06118 zip code) housing prices will be depressed for a while due to many foreclosures, but having  More

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