Ankeny, Iowa vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 1.2% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,597 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% more expensive in Hartford
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Ankeny, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.5% higher