Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
34% cheaper
Virginia Beach is 34% more affordable than Stamford. A $75,000 salary in Stamford is equivalent to $49,842 in Virginia Beach.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Connecticut salaries · Virginia salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Stamford has a housing index of 232 while Virginia Beach sits at 112 (national average = 100). The median home in Stamford costs $580,000 compared to $310,000 in Virginia Beach, a difference of $270,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,400 in Stamford versus $1,500 in Virginia Beach.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Stamford scores 110 while Virginia Beach scores 100.
Healthcare costs in Stamford (114) are higher than Virginia Beach (99).
Median household income in Stamford is $95,272 compared to $73,418 in Virginia Beach. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Virginia Beach.
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