Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury Albany-Schenectady-Troy

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 106.9 → 99.6
Rent Delta: -$809/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + 7% lower cost of living
  • + $809/mo cheaper rent (2BR)
  • + More affordable childcare

Cons of Moving

  • - $6K lower median salary
  • - Higher violent crime rate
  • - More environmental violations
Dimension
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 106.9
RPP 99.6
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$2,511/mo
$1,702/mo
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
💼 Wages
$75,828
$70,186
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury
🔒 Crime
139 per 100K
380 per 100K
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury
🎓 Schools
12.1:1
11.7:1
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
👶 Childcare
$17,127/yr
$13,869/yr
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
🌿 Environment
749 violations
5270 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)