New Canaan, CT Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in New Canaan, Connecticut?
$26,820 / month
for a family, 396.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $321,840 for the year for a family.
$8,500 / month
for a single person, 78.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $102,000 for the year for a single person.

New Canaan cost of living score
138.6
More expensive
38.6% higher
than the US average
24.0% higher
than the Connecticut average
New Canaan, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 138.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 38.6% higher than the U.S. average and 24.0% lower than the average for Connecticut.

New Canaan, CT

Housing costs in New Canaan?
A typical home costs $1,680,500, which is 397.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 364.1% more expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in New Canaan costs $3,130 per month, which is 118.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 47.0% more than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford New Canaan?
To live comfortably in New Canaan, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $321,840 for a family, and $102,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about New Canaan?
The cost of living in New Canaan, CT is significantly higher than the U.S. average. This affluent town offers luxurious amenities and stunning natural scenery, making it a desirable place to live. However, these luxuries come at a price - housing in particular is extremely expensive with median home prices ranging from $1M to over $2M. Groceries and healthcare costs are also above the national average, but goods and services are competitively priced compared to other areas in the region. Despite high costs, New Canaan remains an attractive option due to its excellent school district, low crime rate and close proximity to New York City.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesNew CanaanConnecticutUnited States
    Unlock111.8100.0
  116.9  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$362,100$338,100
  120.3  Unlock100.0
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  162.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Reviews for New Canaan
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Over 15 years ago

Beautiful town with wonderful people. Great place to raise children, however, it is extremely costly to live  More

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Over 16 years ago

Agreed, cost of living is too high, too many wall streeters (which have a bad rep nowadays), and diversity is almost non-existant, public schools are average/good but  More

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Outside of the other categories, which run very well here; schools are good and competitive, climate is relatively mild, crime is very low, diversity is strong, culture  More

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