Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 35.4% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $61,382 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Hartford
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Jersey City, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% lower
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher