Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs New Haven, Connecticut


The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 34.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $174,281 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in New Haven
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs New Haven, CT
Compared to Des Moines, New Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.1% higher
  Commute
  46.7% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  38.4% higher

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