Grinnell, Iowa vs. West Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut is 41.0% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,518 in West Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in West Hartford
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs. West Hartford, CT
Compared to Grinnell, West Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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)
  109.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  68.0% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher