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Lebanon, PA vs Hartford, CT

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Is it cheaper to live in Hartford or is it cheaper to live in Lebanon?
- Hartford is 16.2% more expensive than Lebanon.

Which city has more affordable housing, Hartford or Lebanon?
- Hartford housing costs are 30.1% less expensive than Lebanon housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lebanon or is Health Care more affordable in Hartford.
- Health related expenses are 5.4% more in Hartford.
 Lebanon, PAHartford, CTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock104.8100
 Food & Groceries102.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock114.0100
 Housing66.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$180,200$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock112.5100
 Miscellaneous102.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lebanon    7 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I absolutely love Lebanon, just moved here in October of 2016. The people couldn't be friendlier and I love the small town feel. Yes some areas are not so pretty, but  More

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Over 11 years ago

Lebanon City is disgusting. They try to do things to "beautify" the area but it just masks the ugly deteriorating homes and trashy streets. There are probably  More

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Over 16 years ago

the cost ofliving is very reasonable and what makes this city nice it is within driving distance of Philadelphia, NYC, Baltimore, D>C>, the shore. are all possible for  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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