Washington, District of Columbia vs. Stratford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stratford, Connecticut is 19.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $60,359 in Stratford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stratford, Connecticut is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Stratford
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Stratford, CT
Compared to Washington, Stratford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  32.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher