Columbia, Maryland vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 19.1% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $142,925 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Stamford
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Columbia, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  46.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher