What is a pro or con of living in West Hartford, Connecticutcompared to Arlington, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 57% cheaper in West Hartford.

What salary do I need to live in West Hartford, Connecticut copmared to Arlington, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Arlington, Massachusetts could decrease to $32,623 in West Hartford, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON vs. WEST HARTFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Massachusetts vs. West Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut is 34.8% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,623 in West Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in West Hartford
than in Arlington, Massachusetts

Arlington, MA vs. West Hartford, CT

Compared to Arlington, West Hartford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

60.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.0% higher

Commute

3.7% higher

Health

27.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Massachusetts vs. West Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, MA vs. West Hartford, CT

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