Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 78.4% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $80,259 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in Stamford
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Scranton, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.4% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher