Norton Shores, Michigan vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 6.3% more expensive than Norton Shores, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,946 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Norton Shores, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Norton Shores, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
67% more expensive in Hartford
than in Norton Shores, Michigan
Norton Shores, MI vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Norton Shores, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  36.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% higher