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Bridgeport, CT vs Atlanta, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Atlanta or is it cheaper to live in Bridgeport?
- Atlanta is 18.3% less expensive than Bridgeport.

Which city has more affordable housing, Atlanta or Bridgeport?
- Atlanta housing costs are 24.0% more expensive than Bridgeport housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Bridgeport or is Health Care more affordable in Atlanta.
- Health related expenses are 22.1% less in Atlanta.
 Bridgeport, CTAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock113.3100
 Food & Groceries101.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.8100
 Housing92.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$364,300$338,100
 Utilities131  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock122.7100
 Miscellaneous162.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Bridgeport    17 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Bridgeport Connecticut is a beautiful city and a wonderful place to live. I currently attend Central Magnet high school as well as the Bridgeport Aquaculture school and  More

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Over 13 years ago

I left Bridgeport in 1996, after bankruptcy changed it. I left looking for a better place to live. Funny thing is I haven't found it. I grew up in Bridgeport. What I  More

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Over 15 years ago

Bridgeport is the best place ever ive been livin here all my life i love it it aint as bad as people say it it they dont know wat they talkin  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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