Stamford, Connecticut vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 12.8% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $87,154 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Newark
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Stamford, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower