Altadena, California vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 29.9% cheaper than Altadena, California.

You would need a salary of $140,199 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Altadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is cheaper than Altadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Stamford
than in Altadena, California
Altadena, CA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Altadena, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  46.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher