Prospect, Connecticut vs. Newtown, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newtown, Connecticut is 17.1% more expensive than Prospect, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $58,547 in Newtown, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Prospect, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newtown, Connecticut is more expensive than Prospect, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Newtown
than in Prospect, Connecticut
Prospect, CT vs. Newtown, CT
Compared to Prospect, Newtown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher