Stamford, Connecticut vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 13.7% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $56,097 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Stamford, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower