What is a pro or con of living in Bridgeport, Connecticutcompared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

Transportation is 52% more expensive in Bridgeport.

What salary do I need to live in Bridgeport, Connecticut copmared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Northampton, Massachusetts should increase to $54,171 in Bridgeport, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTHAMPTON vs. BRIDGEPORT
Cost of Living Comparison

Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Bridgeport, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgeport, Connecticut is 8.3% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,171 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bridgeport, Connecticut is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
52% more expensive in Bridgeport
than in Northampton, Massachusetts

Northampton, MA vs. Bridgeport, CT

Compared to Northampton, Bridgeport is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

43.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.6% higher

Commute

52.3% higher

Health

41.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

20.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Bridgeport, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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