What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Hartford, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 357% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Hartford, Connecticut?

A salary of $70,000 in Hartford, Connecticut should increase to $125,895 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HARTFORD vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Hartford, Connecticut vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 79.8% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $125,895 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
357% more expensive in Seattle
than in Hartford, Connecticut

Hartford, CT vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Hartford, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

79.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

468.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

42.7% lower

Commute

22.2% higher

Health

22.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Hartford, Connecticut vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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