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Derby, KS vs Hartford, CT

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Is it cheaper to live in Hartford or is it cheaper to live in Derby?
- Hartford is 26.6% more expensive than Derby.

Which city has more affordable housing, Hartford or Derby?
- Hartford housing costs are 38.3% less expensive than Derby housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Derby or is Health Care more affordable in Hartford.
- Health related expenses are 10.8% more in Hartford.
 Derby, KSHartford, CTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock104.8100
 Food & Groceries98.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock114.0100
 Housing75.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$180,200$338,100
 Utilities106  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock112.5100
 Miscellaneous118.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Derby    3 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I remember growing up here in the early '80s. I recently visited and the place is still beautiful and larger now with more to see and do. I have already decided to  More

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Over 19 years ago

The Derby parks and recreation department is the best in the plains states. Some of the best water sports, baseball, football, soccer, Adult recreation is good as well.  More

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Over 19 years ago

The climate in Derby (suburb of Wichita, KS) is moderate to warm. Winters are rearly very cold. Zero degrees only at night we have lived here 11 years and only seen 0  More

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Reviews for Hartford    23 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I love Hartford. Any naysayer is not appreciating the very real and new energy that is revitalizing the city. In conjunction with a wonderful location, relatively mild  More

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Over 4 years ago

Surprised by the low  More

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I lived in CT for about 7 years, and this place is depressing, lonely, and boring. My only entertainment in Hartford, were the Library branches for books and movies. The  More

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