Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 9.9% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $274,735 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% more expensive in Hartford
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Indianapolis, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% higher
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher