Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
41% cheaper
Pittsburgh is 41% more affordable than Stamford. A $75,000 salary in Stamford is equivalent to $44,146 in Pittsburgh.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Pennsylvania salaries · Connecticut salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Pittsburgh has a housing index of 79 while Stamford sits at 232 (national average = 100). The median home in Pittsburgh costs $195,000 compared to $580,000 in Stamford, a difference of $385,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Pittsburgh versus $2,400 in Stamford.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Pittsburgh scores 101 while Stamford scores 110.
Healthcare costs in Pittsburgh (95) are lower than Stamford (114).
Median household income in Pittsburgh is $52,536 compared to $95,272 in Stamford. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Pittsburgh.
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