Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Stratford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stratford, Connecticut is 62.0% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $81,016 in Stratford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stratford, Connecticut is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Stratford
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Stratford, CT
Compared to Altoona, Stratford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.6% higher
  Commute
  62.4% higher
  Health
  43.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% higher

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