Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 41.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,662 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Stamford
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Charlotte, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  33.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% higher