Marion, Iowa vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 66.5% more expensive than Marion, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $266,478 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Marion, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Marion, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Stamford
than in Marion, Iowa
Marion, IA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Marion, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.5% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  62.2% higher
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% higher