Stamford, Connecticut vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 57.1% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $78,566 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Stamford, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  313.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% higher
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% higher