Montclair, CA vs Stamford, CT

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Montclair

60.8

#1923 nationally

vs

Stamford

68.1

#1350 nationally

Stamford leads in median household income ($99,654 vs $72,789). Stamford leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 31.3 min). Stamford leads in cost of living index (138 vs 139).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Montclair, CA Stamford, CT
WhereAtHome Score 60.8 (#1923) 68.1 (#1350)
Population 37,545 135,892
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $661,144 $728,197
Median Household Income $72,789 $99,654
Average Commute 31.3 min 28.4 min
Walk Score 57 57
Crime Level 17.6 Moderate-Low
School Rating N/A 7.2
Cost of Living Index 139 138
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 N/A