Dover, Pennsylvania vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 2.3% more expensive than Dover, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,151 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Dover, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% more expensive in Hartford
than in Dover, Pennsylvania
Dover, PA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Dover, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher