What is a pro or con of living in West Hartford, Connecticutcompared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 60% more expensive in West Hartford.

What salary do I need to live in West Hartford, Connecticut copmared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Springfield, Massachusetts should increase to $60,641 in West Hartford, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. WEST HARTFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Massachusetts vs. West Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut is 21.3% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,641 in West Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in West Hartford
than in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, MA vs. West Hartford, CT

Compared to Springfield, West Hartford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

74.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.6% higher

Commute

16.4% higher

Health

24.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

20.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Massachusetts vs. West Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MA vs. West Hartford, CT

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