Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Stamford, CT
VS
Westminster, CO
🏆 Westminster leads 12 of 23 categories
Stamford
Connecticut
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$100,718 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
41 ✓ Safer
Population
135,413 ✓ Larger
Westminster
Colorado
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$90,651
Violent Crime Index
80
Population
115,502
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Stamford, CT
Pros
48% less violent crime than Westminster
Violent crime is well below the national average (157.5 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $10,067 more per year on average
More college-educated — 50.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 91°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $584,700
Higher rents — median is $2,129/mo
Higher unemployment (5.5% vs 4.1%)
Westminster, CO
Pros
Homes cost $118k less ($467,200 vs $584,700)
Rent averages $397/mo less ($1,732 vs $2,129)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.4 pts lower (4.1%)
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 38°F
Cons
Property crime (3540.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Stamford by $10,067/yr
Snowy winters — about 55" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Stamford
Median Income
$10,067
$100,718 vs $90,651/yr
Stamford
Violent Crime
48% lower
157.5 vs 303.6 per 100k
Westminster
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 106.5 (100 = US avg)
Westminster
Median Home Value
$118k less
$467,200 vs $584,700
Westminster
Unemployment
1.4 pp lower
4.1% vs 5.5% unemployment
Westminster
Summer Heat
6.3°F warmer
July avg high 91.1°F vs 84.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Stamford, CT | Westminster, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.5⚠ High | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $584,700⚠ High | $467,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,129⚠ High | $1,732⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $100,718 ✓ Higher | $90,651 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.8 min⚠ High | 26.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 14.1% | 15.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 48 ✓ Safer | 115⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 41 ✓ Safer | 80 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 58 ✓ Safer | 169⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A (120) ✓ Better | B- (95) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 50.4% ✓ Higher | 42.2% |
| High School or Higher | 88.1% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Stamford School District | Westminster Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 38.0°F | 48.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.8°F | 91.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9" | 17.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.0" ✓ Less | 54.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 135,413 ✓ Larger | 115,502 |
| Median Age | 37.6 ✓ Older | 37.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.0% | 63.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 19.2% | 19.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.3% ✓ More | 14.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Stamford's cost of living index is 106.5 vs Westminster's 105.5 (US average = 100).
Westminster is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Westminster leads 12 of 23 categories. Stamford wins 11 and Westminster wins 12. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Stamford to Westminster or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($584,700 vs $467,200 median home), income ($100,718 vs $90,651), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Stamford, CT and Westminster, CO are about 1,649 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.