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Pittsfield vs Hartford
Pittsfield and Hartford
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Hartford are under the US rate in this release, 3.4 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Pittsfield to Hartford
In 2022-2023, 46 households filed a move from Pittsfield to Hartford (about 69 people, average adjusted gross income $81,326). 45 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,312 in Pittsfield and $1,625 in Hartford. Pittsfield has a state tax on wages. Hartford has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Hartford is 104% of the national level for the same work, against 93% in Pittsfield.
Hartford averages 194 sunny days, with July highs around 85°F and January nights around 19°F. Pittsfield is 184 sunny days, 83°F in July, 25°F in January. Commutes average 25 minutes in Hartford and 21 in Pittsfield.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 46 households moved Pittsfield → Hartford (about 69 people, average AGI $81,326). 45 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Pittsfield and Hartford changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 70 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,600–$3,000
- Container or pod
- $1,050–$2,000
- Rent a truck
- $350–$700
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Questions
Is Hartford cheaper than Pittsfield after tax and rent?
No. Hartford leaves about $341 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,312 in Pittsfield and $1,625 in Hartford.
Does Hartford have state income tax?
Hartford is in Connecticut, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Pittsfield to Hartford?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.