Cost of living in Stamford

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Cost of living in Stamford vs. United States overall average

Stamford is 17.3% more expensive than United States overall.

Restaurants
pay 7.0% more in Stamford
Groceries
pay 29.7% more in Stamford
Transportation
pay 14.8% less in Stamford
Housing
pay 29.6% more in Stamford
Childcare
pay 41.6% more in Stamford
Entertainment and Sports
pay 37.9% more in Stamford
Clothing
pay 9.6% less in Stamford

The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, groceries, housing, and restaurants in Stamford are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including transportation and clothing are lower in Stamford.

Stamford Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $15.00
$15.00 - $45.00
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$8.75
$8.00 - $13.00
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.56
$2.00 - $3.00

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$4.73
$1.10 - $5.39
Local cheese (8 oz) $7.71
$3.31 - $12.11
Milk (1 gallon) $4.33
$2.99 - $5.99

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $3.47
$3.20 - $3.76
Monthly public transit pass $30.00
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New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $35,817.62
$35,817.62 - $45,000.00

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$56.80
$40.00 - $270.00
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $3,000.00
$2,800.00 - $3,200.00
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $2,333.33
$2,200.00 - $2,500.00

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $1,400.00
$300.00 - $2,700.00
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $40,000.00
$30,000.00 - $50,000.00

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $6.50
$6.00 - $12.00
Cappuccino in mid-range area $4.25
$3.00 - $6.00
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$17.00
$17.00 - $17.00

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$42.17
$20.00 - $60.00
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$25.00
$19.00 - $37.00
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$87.50
$60.00 - $120.00

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Connecticut to see the average cost of cities throughout Connecticut, like Bridgeport, Avon, Wallingford, Mansfield, Weston, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Stamford.

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