Hartford, Connecticut vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 15.1% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $172,669 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Chicago
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Hartford, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
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  15.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
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  Personal
  10.4% lower
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