Charleston, South Carolina vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 28.3% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,497 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Stamford
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Charleston, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% higher
      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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher