Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 103.3% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $152,489 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
467% more expensive in Stamford
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Ottumwa, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.3% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  310.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  84.9% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.8% higher