Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 18.9% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $110,580 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Stamford
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher