West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Bridgeport, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgeport, Connecticut is 28.6% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $96,430 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgeport, Connecticut is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Bridgeport
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Bridgeport, CT
Compared to West Des Moines, Bridgeport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.2% higher
  Commute
  84.6% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.4% higher