West Hartford, CT Cost of Living


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West Hartford cost of living score
104.8
More expensive
4.8% higher
than the US average
6.3% lower
than the Connecticut average
West 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.

West Hartford, CT

Housing costs in West Hartford?
A typical home costs $387,600, which is 14.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.0% more expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Hartford costs $1,800 per month, which is 25.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 7.8% more than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford West Hartford?
To live comfortably in West Hartford, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $74,160 for a family, and $58,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Hartford?
West Hartford, CT is known for its high quality of life and expensive prices. The median house value in West Hartford is $387,600, which is much higher than the US average of $338,100. Along with this property price tag comes the cost of living in West Hartford, which comes in at 111.7 - significantly higher than the US average of 100. Given its desirable location and amenities, it's no surprise that the cost of living in West Hartford is so much more expensive than other areas around the US.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest HartfordConnecticutUnited States
  104.8111.8100.0
  107.9106.6100
  114.0118.6100.0
  107.2109.2100.0
  $387,600$362,100$338,100
  120.0%118.5%100.0%
  108.7112.4100.0
  132.2126.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

Great restaurants and school system, but can be difficult to meet people, especially as an adult. Winters can be brutal, as in the last 2-3  More

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West Hartford is a great big suburb next to a not-as-great little city. It has a somewhat diverse (at least as far as central Connecticut suburbs go) population, and a  More

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Over 16 years ago

West Hartford is a well maintained community that is safe, attractive, and provides many amenities to the people who live here. Schools are rated among the best in the  More

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