Hartford, Connecticut vs. Urbandale, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 2.3% cheaper than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $73,313 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is cheaper than Hartford, Connecticut
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Urbandale
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Urbandale, IA
Compared to Hartford, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% lower

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