| | Stamford, CT | Thousand Oaks, CA | United States |
| Overall | 138.6 | 154.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.6 | 109.9 | 100 |
| Health | 126.8 | 106.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 190.6 | 297.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $554,100 | $914,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 12,160.0% | 9,730.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 116.1 | 115.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 162.2 | 150.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Stamford 
22 Reviews
I've lived here for about 6 months and actually love it! I lived on Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn here and there for 11 years, and you definitely appreciate how much More
I lived here 4 yrs coming from NY fir a better life for my son. I live with suster cant afford something on my own because for a 2 bdrm its over 2300 . Too many luxury More
Fairfield county connecticut is the most expensive fully adjusted place to live in the contninental us. and its in More
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Reviews for Thousand Oaks 
32 Reviews
All you have to do is to check out the climate of Thousand Oaks on this site or on City-Data to see that the climate here in Thousand Oaks is perfect, if you don't like More
I've lived here my entire life, which I suppose isn't that long only 17 years.
Its been a nice place to grow up, lots of opportunities and places to go as a kid. Park More
I have lived here over 10 years. I'm not sure what some of the reviewers are talking about, as it pertains to "nothing to do for kids" here. We have a fantastic Parks More
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