Iowa City, Iowa vs. West Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut is 28.1% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $96,072 in West Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in West Hartford
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. West Hartford, CT
Compared to Iowa City, West Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% higher
  Commute
  58.7% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher