Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hartford, CT
VS
St. George, UT
🏆 St. George leads 18 of 22 categories
Hartford
Connecticut
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.1
Median Household Income
$41,841
Violent Crime Index
136⚠ High
Population
121,057 ✓ Larger
St. George
Utah
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.1
Median Household Income
$69,333 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
55 ✓ Safer
Population
96,174
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hartford, CT
Pros
Homes cost $216k less ($198,900 vs $415,200)
Rent averages $181/mo less ($1,154 vs $1,335)
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 102°F
Smaller class sizes — 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails St. George by $27,492/yr
Violent crime (515.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2845.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (10.6% vs 3.3%)
St. George, UT
Pros
Households earn $27,492 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 7.3 pts lower (3.3%)
59% less violent crime than Hartford
Violent crime is well below the national average (210.0 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 32.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $415,200
Higher rents — median is $1,335/mo
Hot summers — July highs average 102°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Hartford
Median Home Value
$216k less
$198,900 vs $415,200
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 96.1 on the COL index
St. George
Median Income
$27,492
$69,333 vs $41,841/yr
St. George
Violent Crime
59% lower
210.0 vs 515.8 per 100k
St. George
Unemployment
7.3 pp lower
3.3% vs 10.6% unemployment
St. George
Summer Heat
17.3°F warmer
July avg high 101.9°F vs 84.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hartford, CT | St. George, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 96.1 | 96.1 |
| Median Home Value | $198,900 ✓ Lower | $415,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,154 ✓ Lower | $1,335⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $41,841 | $69,333 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.6%⚠ High | 3.3% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.1 min | 16.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.3% | 13.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 136⚠ High | 52 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 136⚠ High | 55 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 136⚠ High | 48 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | B- (93) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.5% | 32.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 74.7% | 94.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hartford School District | Washington District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.8°F | 54.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.6°F | 101.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.8" | 9.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 51.7" | 1.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 121,057 ✓ Larger | 96,174 |
| Median Age | 33.1 | 37.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 25.6% | 67.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | 25.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.3% | 22.6% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hartford's cost of living index is 96.1 vs St. George's 96.1 (US average = 100).
Both have a similar overall cost of living.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, St. George leads 18 of 22 categories. Hartford wins 4 and St. George wins 18. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Hartford to St. George or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($198,900 vs $415,200 median home), income ($41,841 vs $69,333), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hartford, CT and St. George, UT are about 2,186 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.