Des Moines, Iowa vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 18.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $154,117 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Hartford
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Des Moines, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.9% higher
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.8% higher