Hartford, Connecticut vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 64.4% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $110,159 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Boston
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Hartford, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.4% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  379.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher