Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Washington vs Hartford, Connecticut


The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 29.3% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,011 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Hartford
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs Hartford, CT
Compared to Des Moines, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% lower
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  67.6% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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