Stamford, Connecticut vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 32.2% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $33,889 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Houston
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Stamford, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower