Newark, New Jersey vs. Farmington, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington, Connecticut is 8.2% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $45,888 in Farmington, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington, Connecticut is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Farmington
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Farmington, CT
Compared to Newark, Farmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% lower
      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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher