Kearny, New Jersey vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 12.0% more expensive than Kearny, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $56,002 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearny, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Kearny, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Stamford
than in Kearny, New Jersey
Kearny, NJ vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Kearny, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher