What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Hartford, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 257% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Hartford, Connecticut?

A salary of $150,000 in Hartford, Connecticut should increase to $242,122 in Washington, District of Columbia (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. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Hartford, Connecticut vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 61.4% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $242,122 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in Washington
than in Hartford, Connecticut

Hartford, CT vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Hartford, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

61.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

342.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.7% lower

Commute

20.3% higher

Health

16.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Hartford, Connecticut vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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