Stamford, Connecticut vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 18.7% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $40,632 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Chico
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Stamford, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower