Alton, Illinois vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 27.3% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,643 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Hartford
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Alton, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher