Newton, Massachusetts vs. New Canaan, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Canaan, Connecticut is 16.1% more expensive than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $87,085 in New Canaan, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Canaan, Connecticut is more expensive than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in New Canaan
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. New Canaan, CT
Compared to Newton, New Canaan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower