Norwalk, Connecticut vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 17.1% more expensive than Norwalk, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $87,843 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Norwalk, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Stamford
than in Norwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk, CT vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Norwalk, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower