Hartford, Connecticut vs. Bridgeport, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgeport, Connecticut is 22.5% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $91,881 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgeport, Connecticut is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Bridgeport
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Bridgeport, CT
Compared to Hartford, Bridgeport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher