Essex, Connecticut vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 14.5% more expensive than Essex, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $57,230 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Essex, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Stamford
than in Essex, Connecticut
Essex, CT vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Essex, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher

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