Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Shelton, Connecticut


The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 63.4% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $122,554 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Shelton
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Shelton, CT
Compared to Des Moines, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.4% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% higher
  Commute
  69.5% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.3% higher

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