Lakeland, Florida vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 5.7% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $89,813 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
98% more expensive in Hartford
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Lakeland, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.3% higher