Stamford, Connecticut vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 207.2% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $337,885 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
460% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Stamford, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  207.2% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  912.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower