Cost of living in Hartford research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Hartford is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.
On a city-by-city basis in Wisconsin, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:
The cost of living index in Hartford is 102, with 100 being the average.
The cost of living index in Hartford is 1.0x higher than the national average.
Hartford ranks as the #87 cheapest in Wisconsin out of 146.
Hartford ranks as the #2,846 cheapest out of 6,489 in the US.
The median home value in Hartford is $364,890.
The median income in Hartford is $74,252.
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hartford has an overall cost of living index of 102, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Hartford has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Wisconsin's index of 95.
The standard of living in Hartford ranks as #87 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Hartford ranks as the #59 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Hartford. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Hartford is 99.
The Groceries index in Hartford is 104.
The Health index in Hartford is 110.
The Housing index in Hartford is 102.
The Transportation index in Hartford is 100.
The Utilities index in Hartford is 107.
| Living Expense | Hartford | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 102 | 88 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 102 | 100 | |
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Wisconsin, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2019-2023. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Hartford is $364,890.
The Median Rent in Hartford is $1,095.
The Median Income in Hartford is $74,252.
The Home Value To Income in Hartford is 4.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Hartford is 0.18x.
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Hartford. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Menomonee Falls, WI has a cost of living index of 114, 1.1x Hartford.
West Bend, WI has a cost of living index of 101, 1.0x Hartford.
Mequon, WI has a cost of living index of 133, 1.3x Hartford.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 38,963 | 114 | 1.1x |
| West Bend, WI | 31,722 | 101 | 1.0x |
| Mequon, WI | 25,259 | 133 | 1.3x |
| Oconomowoc, WI | 18,385 | 110 | 1.1x |
| Cedarburg, WI | 12,317 | 116 | 1.1x |
| Richfield, WI | 11,806 | 122 | 1.2x |
| Sussex, WI | 11,795 | 113 | 1.1x |
| Hartland, WI | 9,716 | 112 | 1.1x |
| Pewaukee, WI | 8,240 | 124 | 1.2x |
| Jackson, WI | 7,882 | 105 | 1.0x |