Austin, Texas vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 27.9% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,077 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Hartford
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Austin, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% lower
      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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher