Arlington, Virginia vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 12.8% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,595 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Stamford
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Arlington, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher