Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. West Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut is 41.4% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $70,696 in West Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in West Hartford
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. West Hartford, CT
Compared to Scranton, West Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  315.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher