Afton, Minnesota vs. New Canaan, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Canaan, Connecticut is 72.8% more expensive than Afton, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $863,994 in New Canaan, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Afton, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Canaan, Connecticut is more expensive than Afton, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in New Canaan
than in Afton, Minnesota
Afton, MN vs. New Canaan, CT
Compared to Afton, New Canaan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.8% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  70.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher