Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
7% cheaper
New Haven is 7% more affordable than Miami. A $75,000 salary in Miami is equivalent to $69,685 in New Haven.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Florida salaries · Connecticut salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Miami has a housing index of 172 while New Haven sits at 137 (national average = 100). The median home in Miami costs $450,000 compared to $250,000 in New Haven, a difference of $200,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,200 in Miami versus $1,400 in New Haven.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Miami scores 108 while New Haven scores 106.
Healthcare costs in Miami (99) are lower than New Haven (114).
Median household income in Miami is $44,268 compared to $42,158 in New Haven. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in New Haven.
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