Needham, Massachusetts vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 30.5% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,773 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Stamford
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Needham, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher