Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 54.3% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $77,163 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Stamford
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Lancaster, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher