Hartford, Connecticut vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 38.7% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $69,346 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Austin
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Hartford, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower