Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Louisville is 19% more affordable than Hartford. A $75,000 salary in Hartford is equivalent to $60,938 in Louisville.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Connecticut salaries · Kentucky salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Hartford has a housing index of 121 while Louisville sits at 77 (national average = 100). The median home in Hartford costs $215,000 compared to $210,000 in Louisville, a difference of $5,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Hartford versus $1,100 in Louisville.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Hartford scores 106 while Louisville scores 96.
Healthcare costs in Hartford (114) are higher than Louisville (93).
Median household income in Hartford is $40,068 compared to $52,238 in Louisville. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Louisville.
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