West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 4.9% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $78,713 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in Hartford
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to West Des Moines, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% higher
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.6% higher

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