Tampa, Florida vs. Bridgeport, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgeport, Connecticut is 10.2% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $33,067 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgeport, Connecticut is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
70% more expensive in Bridgeport
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Bridgeport, CT
Compared to Tampa, Bridgeport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.9% higher