Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
9% cheaper
Hartford is 9% more affordable than Scottsdale. A $75,000 salary in Scottsdale is equivalent to $68,293 in Hartford.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Hartford has a housing index of 121 while Scottsdale sits at 162 (national average = 100). The median home in Hartford costs $215,000 compared to $580,000 in Scottsdale, a difference of $365,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Hartford versus $2,000 in Scottsdale.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Hartford scores 106 while Scottsdale scores 103.
Healthcare costs in Hartford (114) are higher than Scottsdale (95).
Median household income in Hartford is $40,068 compared to $92,298 in Scottsdale. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Hartford.
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