Merrimack, New Hampshire vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 23.2% more expensive than Merrimack, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $117,006 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrimack, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Merrimack, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Stamford
than in Merrimack, New Hampshire
Merrimack, NH vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Merrimack, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  52.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher