Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Stamford, Connecticut


The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 43.8% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $42,169 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Stamford
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Stamford, CT
Compared to San Mateo, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.3% higher
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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