West Hartford, Connecticut vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 26.1% more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $88,299 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Stamford
than in West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, CT vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to West Hartford, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher