Stamford, Connecticut vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 28.5% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $154,237 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Irvine
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Stamford, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% higher
      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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower