Chicago, Illinois vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 31.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $216,466 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Stamford
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Chicago, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  44.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher