Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Hartford, Connecticut


The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 78.4% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $16,168 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Hartford
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Hartford, CT
Compared to Palo Alto, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.4% 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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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