What is a pro or con of living in Stamford, Connecticutcompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in Stamford.

What salary do I need to live in Stamford, Connecticut copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $70,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $98,237 in Stamford, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STATE COLLEGE vs. STAMFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 40.3% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $98,237 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Stamford
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Stamford, CT

Compared to State College, Stamford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.3% higher

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

11.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

34.5% higher

Commute

59.9% higher

Health

0.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

23.7% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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