Birmingham, Alabama vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 86.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $282,917 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
446% more expensive in Stamford
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Birmingham, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.1% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  344.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.8% higher