Stamford, Connecticut vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 18.5% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $61,107 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in New Brunswick
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Stamford, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower