Waterbury, Connecticut vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 4.9% cheaper than Waterbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $47,554 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Waterbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Hartford
than in Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, CT vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Waterbury, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower