West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Wilton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilton, Connecticut is 97.6% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $148,228 in Wilton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilton, Connecticut is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Wilton
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Wilton, CT
Compared to West Des Moines, Wilton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.6% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.7% higher
  Commute
  96.2% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.4% higher