What is a pro or con of living in Bridgeport, Connecticutcompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 81% more expensive in Bridgeport.

What salary do I need to live in Bridgeport, Connecticut copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $56,922 in Bridgeport, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STATE COLLEGE vs. BRIDGEPORT
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Bridgeport, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgeport, Connecticut is 13.8% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,922 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bridgeport, Connecticut is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
81% more expensive in Bridgeport
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Bridgeport, CT

Compared to State College, Bridgeport is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

47.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

44.5% higher

Commute

81.3% higher

Health

0.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

24.2% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Bridgeport, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. Bridgeport, CT

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