San Diego, California vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 12.2% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $131,764 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Stamford
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to San Diego, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  42.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher