Newark, New Jersey vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 24.0% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $37,989 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Hartford
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Newark, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher