Cost of Living Calculator - Stratford, Connecticut vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 24.3% more expensive than Stratford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $89,477 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Stratford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Stratford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Washington
than in Stratford, Connecticut
Stratford, CT vs Washington, DC
Compared to Stratford, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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