Detroit, Michigan vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 5.2% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $120,964 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Hartford
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Detroit, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.8% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  39.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher