| | Hartford, CT | Wells, ME | United States |
| Overall | 104.8 | 109.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.1 | 111.1 | 100 |
| Health | 114.0 | 91.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 46.3 | 133.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $180,200 | $451,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 12,000.0% | 9,540.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 112.5 | 88.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 132.3 | 106.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hartford 
23 Reviews
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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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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Although it is getting crowded, Wells is beautiful in summer.
long sandy beaches and of course the ocean. The water is cold, so lounging more than swimming is More
2007-2009 has been full of snow storms November to More
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