Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
8% cheaper
New Haven is 8% more affordable than Naples. A $75,000 salary in Naples is equivalent to $69,141 in New Haven.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Naples has a housing index of 180 while New Haven sits at 137 (national average = 100). The median home in Naples costs $520,000 compared to $250,000 in New Haven, a difference of $270,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,100 in Naples versus $1,400 in New Haven.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Naples scores 106 while New Haven scores 106.
Healthcare costs in Naples (98) are lower than New Haven (114).
Median household income in Naples is $72,178 compared to $42,158 in New Haven. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in New Haven.
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