Salem, Massachusetts vs. Bridgeport, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgeport, Connecticut is 8.6% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,720 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgeport, Connecticut is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Bridgeport
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Bridgeport, CT
Compared to Salem, Bridgeport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher

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