Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Hartford, Connecticut


The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 3.3% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $103,334 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
67% more expensive in Hartford
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Hartford, CT
Compared to Ames, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  67.4% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% higher

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