Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, California vs Stamford, Connecticut


The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 4.1% more expensive than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $72,843 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Fairfield, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% more expensive in Stamford
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs Stamford, CT
Compared to Fairfield, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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