Houston, Texas vs. East Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Hartford, Connecticut is 4.2% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,094 in East Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
35% more expensive in East Hartford
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. East Hartford, CT
Compared to Houston, East Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher