What is the cost of living in Hartford, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hartford has an overall cost of living index of 100, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Hartford has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Hartford ranks as #83 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Hartford ranks as the #63 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Hartford Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Hartford. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Hartford is 101.
The Groceries index in Hartford is 98.
The Health index in Hartford is 101.
The Housing index in Hartford is 97.
The Transportation index in Hartford is 99.
The Utilities index in Hartford is 100.
| Living Expense | Hartford | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 101 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Hartford Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Hartford, WI Housing Cost Breakdown
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 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Hartford is $374,924.
The Median Rent in Hartford is $1,110.
The Median Income in Hartford is $82,014.
The Home Value To Income in Hartford is 4.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Hartford is 0.16x.
Hartford, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Hartford Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Hartford Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Hartford Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Hartford Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Hartford
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 111, 1.1x Hartford.
West Bend, WI has a cost of living index of 100, 1.0x Hartford.
Mequon, WI has a cost of living index of 128, 1.3x Hartford.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 39,539 | 111 | 1.1x |
| West Bend, WI | 32,030 | 100 | 1.0x |
| Mequon, WI | 25,270 | 128 | 1.3x |
| Oconomowoc, WI | 19,080 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Cedarburg, WI | 12,605 | 116 | 1.2x |
| Sussex, WI | 12,066 | 112 | 1.1x |
| Richfield, WI | 11,755 | 116 | 1.2x |
| Hartland, WI | 9,972 | 113 | 1.1x |
| Pewaukee, WI | 8,196 | 121 | 1.2x |
| Jackson, WI | 8,003 | 101 | 1.0x |
