Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury Albany

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Less Favorable
Cost Index: 106.9 → 87.7
Rent Delta: -$1,382/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + 19% lower cost of living
  • + $1382/mo cheaper rent (2BR)
  • + More affordable childcare

Cons of Moving

  • - $20K lower median salary
  • - Higher violent crime rate
  • - Higher student-teacher ratios
  • - More environmental violations
Dimension
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury
Albany
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 106.9
RPP 87.7
Albany
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$2,511/mo
$1,129/mo
Albany
💼 Wages
$75,828
$55,591
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury
🔒 Crime
139 per 100K
300 per 100K
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury
🎓 Schools
12.1:1
14.5:1
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury
👶 Childcare
$17,127/yr
$6,591/yr
Albany
🌿 Environment
749 violations
2663 violations
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury

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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)