Chico, California vs. Stratford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stratford, Connecticut is 5.9% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $79,389 in Stratford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stratford, Connecticut is more expensive than Chico, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% more expensive in Stratford
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Stratford, CT
Compared to Chico, Stratford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher