Middletown, Connecticut vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 13.4% cheaper than Middletown, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $110,475 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Middletown, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown, CT vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Middletown, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  25.6% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  18.5% lower
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