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Briarcliff Manor, NY vs Stamford, CT

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Is it cheaper to live in Stamford or is it cheaper to live in Briarcliff Manor?
- Stamford is 11.7% less expensive than Briarcliff Manor.

Which city has more affordable housing, Stamford or Briarcliff Manor?
- Stamford housing costs are 33.0% less expensive than Briarcliff Manor housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Briarcliff Manor or is Health Care more affordable in Stamford.
- Health related expenses are 0.4% more in Stamford.
 Briarcliff Manor, NYStamford, CTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock138.6100
 Food & Groceries111.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock126.8100
 Housing284.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$554,100$338,100
 Utilities145  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock116.1100
 Miscellaneous158.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Briarcliff Manor    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Have lived here all my life. You are close to all NYC has to offer yet far enough away to have acerage in your  More

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Reviews for Stamford    22 Reviews

I've lived here for about 6 months and actually love it! I lived on Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn here and there for 11 years, and you definitely appreciate how much  More

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I lived here 4 yrs coming from NY fir a better life for my son. I live with suster cant afford something on my own because for a 2 bdrm its over 2300 . Too many luxury  More

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Over 10 years ago

Fairfield county connecticut is the most expensive fully adjusted place to live in the contninental us. and its in  More

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