Hartford, CT Cost of Living


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Hartford cost of living score
104.8
More expensive
4.8% higher
than the US average
6.3% lower
than the Connecticut average
Hartford, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.8% higher than the U.S. average and 6.3% higher than the average for Connecticut.

Hartford, CT

Housing costs in Hartford?
A typical home costs $180,200, which is 46.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.2% less expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hartford costs $1,370 per month, which is 4.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Hartford?
To live comfortably in Hartford, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $34,560 for a family, and $44,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hartford?
Living in Hartford will require more money than most other cities due to high taxes and higher prices for goods and services. The median home value is approximately $180,000 while rent for a one-bedroom apartment runs about $1125 per month on average. Public transportation here may be pricier than usual at nearly four dollars for each ticket but otherwise utilities should be relatively inexpensive at an average of around $78 per month for electricity use.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHartfordConnecticutUnited States
  104.8111.8100.0
  103.1106.6100
  114.0118.6100.0
  46.3109.2100.0
  $180,200$362,100$338,100
  120.0%118.5%100.0%
  112.5112.4100.0
  132.3126.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 2 years ago

I love Hartford. Any naysayer is not appreciating the very real and new energy that is revitalizing the city. In conjunction with a wonderful location, relatively mild  More

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Marg · 
Over 3 years ago

Surprised by the low  More

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I lived in CT for about 7 years, and this place is depressing, lonely, and boring. My only entertainment in Hartford, were the Library branches for books and movies. The  More

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