Santa Ana, California vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 2.7% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $48,653 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Stamford
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Santa Ana, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  35.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher