Wilmington, Delaware vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 41.9% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $141,893 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Stamford
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Wilmington, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher