Oceanside, California vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 3.6% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $48,220 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Stamford
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Oceanside, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% lower
      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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  42.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher