Santa Monica, California vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 48.2% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $388,654 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Stamford
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Santa Monica, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.5% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  40.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher