Chicago, Illinois vs. Bridgeport, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgeport, Connecticut is 6.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,855 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgeport, Connecticut is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Bridgeport
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Bridgeport, CT
Compared to Chicago, Bridgeport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.7% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  44.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher