Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 27.3% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $95,464 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
78% more expensive in Hartford
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Carlsbad, 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.8% higher
  Commute
  60.9% higher
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.2% higher