Stamford, CT at a glance
Median household income
$111,586$9,299 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Stamford, CT?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Stamford, CT? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,731 | $20,772 | $69,240 | 18.6% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $2,100 | $25,200 | $84,000 | 22.6% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $2,511 | $30,132 | $100,440 | 27% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $3,036 | $36,432 | $121,440 | 32.6% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $3,598 | $43,176 | $143,920 | 38.7% |
What a typical income covers in Stamford, CT
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $111,586 a year ($9,299 a month before tax).
What $111,586 leaves after Connecticut taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Connecticut tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Connecticut
Living in Stamford, CT: common questions
What is the median household income in Stamford, CT?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Stamford, CT is $111,586 per year (approximately $9,299 per month).
What is the average rent in Stamford, CT?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,731 for a studio, $2,100 for one bedroom, $2,511 for two, $3,036 for three and $3,598 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Stamford, CT expensive to live in?
Prices there run 6.9% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 106.9, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Stamford, CT?
To keep a $2,511 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $100,440 a year, or $8,370 a month. That is 90% of what the typical household in Stamford, CT earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Stamford, CT?
On the local median income of $111,586 ($9,299 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $4,649 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,790 for everything else and $1,860 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $2,511 takes 54% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Stamford, CT?
Homes in Connecticut paid 24.3¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $219. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.