West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 13.4% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $425,080 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% more expensive in Stamford
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to West Chester, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher