Brooklyn, New York vs. New Canaan, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Canaan, Connecticut is 30.7% more expensive than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $1,045,587 in New Canaan, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Canaan, Connecticut is more expensive than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in New Canaan
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. New Canaan, CT
Compared to Brooklyn, New Canaan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher