Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Newtown, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newtown, Connecticut is 33.8% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,205 in Newtown, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newtown, Connecticut is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Newtown
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Newtown, CT
Compared to Raleigh, Newtown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.4% higher