Stamford, Connecticut vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 25.5% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $37,260 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Stamford, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower