Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs West Hartford, Connecticut


The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut is 41.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $106,453 in West Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in West Hartford
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs West Hartford, CT
Compared to Des Moines, West Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.9% higher
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.6% higher

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