Los Angeles, California vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 20.0% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $71,969 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Stamford
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Los Angeles, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% lower
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% higher
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  40.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher