Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 11.1% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,986 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Hartford
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Philadelphia, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher