Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
23% cheaper
Newark is 23% more affordable than Stamford. A $75,000 salary in Stamford is equivalent to $57,437 in Newark.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: New Jersey salaries · Connecticut salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Newark has a housing index of 149 while Stamford sits at 232 (national average = 100). The median home in Newark costs $340,000 compared to $580,000 in Stamford, a difference of $240,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Newark versus $2,400 in Stamford.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Newark scores 103 while Stamford scores 110.
Healthcare costs in Newark (105) are lower than Stamford (114).
Median household income in Newark is $40,014 compared to $95,272 in Stamford. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Newark.
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