Johnston, Iowa vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 3.1% cheaper than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $145,327 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Hartford
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Johnston, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% higher
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.4% higher