Richmond, Virginia vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 2.9% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,873 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Hartford
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Richmond, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher