Palo Alto, California vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 67.4% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $58,600 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Stamford
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Palo Alto, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher