Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 11.2% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,386 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Hartford
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Worcester, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher