Hartford, Connecticut vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 12.5% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $225,080 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Hartford, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower