What is a pro or con of living in New Canaan, Connecticutcompared to Manhattan, New York?

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in New Canaan.

What salary do I need to live in New Canaan, Connecticut copmared to Manhattan, New York?

A salary of $300,000 in Manhattan, New York should increase to $327,100 in New Canaan, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MANHATTAN vs. NEW CANAAN
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Manhattan, New York vs. New Canaan, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Canaan, Connecticut is 9.0% more expensive than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $327,100 in New Canaan, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Canaan, Connecticut is more expensive than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in New Canaan
than in Manhattan, New York

Manhattan, NY vs. New Canaan, CT

Compared to Manhattan, New Canaan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

2.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.0% lower

Commute

14.3% lower

Health

1.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

17.5% lower

Cost of Food

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