Stamford, Connecticut vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 8.2% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $68,879 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Austin
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Stamford, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower