Stamford, Connecticut vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 44.1% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $72,612 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Stamford, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% lower
      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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.5% lower