Surf City, North Carolina vs. West Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut is 6.5% cheaper than Surf City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,736 in West Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Surf City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Surf City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in West Hartford
than in Surf City, North Carolina
Surf City, NC vs. West Hartford, CT
Compared to Surf City, West Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% higher