Stamford, Connecticut vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 19.7% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $134,018 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in New York
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. New York, NY
Compared to Stamford, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  56.0% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower