Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
43% cheaper
Hartford is 43% more affordable than Brooklyn. A $75,000 salary in Brooklyn is equivalent to $43,077 in Hartford.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: New York salaries · Connecticut salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Brooklyn has a housing index of 325 while Hartford sits at 121 (national average = 100). The median home in Brooklyn costs $780,000 compared to $215,000 in Hartford, a difference of $565,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,900 in Brooklyn versus $1,200 in Hartford.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Brooklyn scores 108 while Hartford scores 106.
Healthcare costs in Brooklyn (108) are lower than Hartford (114).
Median household income in Brooklyn is $65,294 compared to $40,068 in Hartford. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Hartford.
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