New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 9.0% cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $68,268 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Hartford
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, MA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to New Bedford, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  28.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher