Stamford, Connecticut vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 25.1% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $51,272 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Stamford, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% lower
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower