Madison, Wisconsin vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 39.0% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $277,909 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Stamford
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Madison, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  36.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher