Stamford, Connecticut vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 8.9% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $54,436 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Boston
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Stamford, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher