Ankeny, Iowa vs. East Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Hartford, Connecticut is 7.9% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,959 in East Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% more expensive in East Hartford
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. East Hartford, CT
Compared to Ankeny, East Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.5% higher