Bridgeport, Connecticut vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 22.4% cheaper than Bridgeport, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $38,801 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Detroit
than in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport, CT vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Bridgeport, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% lower
      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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% lower
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  35.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower