Chicago, Illinois vs. East Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Hartford, Connecticut is 7.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,322 in East Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in East Hartford
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. East Hartford, CT
Compared to Chicago, East Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.3% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher