Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Stamford is 19% more affordable than Brooklyn. A $75,000 salary in Brooklyn is equivalent to $60,769 in Stamford.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Brooklyn has a housing index of 325 while Stamford sits at 232 (national average = 100). The median home in Brooklyn costs $780,000 compared to $580,000 in Stamford, a difference of $200,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,900 in Brooklyn versus $2,400 in Stamford.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Brooklyn scores 108 while Stamford scores 110.
Healthcare costs in Brooklyn (108) are lower than Stamford (114).
Median household income in Brooklyn is $65,294 compared to $95,272 in Stamford. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Stamford.
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