Stamford, Connecticut vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 73.2% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $173,172 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Stamford, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.2% 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)
  373.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower