West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 24.9% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $112,591 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Hartford
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to West Chester, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher