Walnut Creek, California vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 52.8% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $23,584 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Hartford
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Walnut Creek, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher