Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 5.6% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,218 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Stamford
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Waltham, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower