Des Moines, Iowa vs. Milford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milford, Connecticut is 53.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,938 in Milford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milford, Connecticut is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Milford
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Milford, CT
Compared to Des Moines, Milford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.9% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.9% higher
  Commute
  51.1% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.7% higher