Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 34.2% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $80,514 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Stamford
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Philadelphia, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher