Richmond, Virginia vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 46.6% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $263,913 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Stamford
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Richmond, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher