Charleston, West Virginia vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 15.3% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,518 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Hartford
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Charleston, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.9% higher
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.8% higher