Cost of Living Calculator - Jersey City, New Jersey vs Bridgeport, Connecticut


The cost of living in Bridgeport, Connecticut is 20.8% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $43,535 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgeport, Connecticut is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Bridgeport
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs Bridgeport, CT
Compared to Jersey City, Bridgeport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher

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