Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 40.8% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $281,518 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Stamford
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Waukesha, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher