Seattle, Washington vs. New Canaan, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Canaan, Connecticut is 43.9% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,931 in New Canaan, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Canaan, Connecticut is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in New Canaan
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. New Canaan, CT
Compared to Seattle, New Canaan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  74.9% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  43.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher