Sacramento, California vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 15.9% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $57,936 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Stamford
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Sacramento, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher