Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 51.5% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $113,629 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Stamford
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Allentown, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher