Hartford, Connecticut vs. Lancaster, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, South Carolina is 1.7% cheaper than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $49,143 in Lancaster, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, South Carolina is cheaper than Hartford, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Lancaster, SC
Compared to Hartford, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower