Cary, North Carolina vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 23.6% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,798 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
60% more expensive in Stamford
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Cary, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  34.4% higher
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher