Hartford, Connecticut vs. Salem, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Connecticut is 19.8% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $89,871 in Salem, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Connecticut is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Salem
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Salem, CT
Compared to Hartford, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower