What is a pro or con of living in Bridgeport, Connecticutcompared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

Childcare is 60% more expensive in Bridgeport.

What salary do I need to live in Bridgeport, Connecticut copmared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Wilmington, North Carolina should increase to $88,834 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.

WILMINGTON vs. BRIDGEPORT
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Bridgeport, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgeport, Connecticut is 18.4% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $88,834 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bridgeport, Connecticut is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
60% more expensive in Bridgeport
than in Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington, NC vs. Bridgeport, CT

Compared to Wilmington, Bridgeport is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

34.4% higher

Commute

68.9% higher

Health

6.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

23.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Bridgeport, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilmington, NC vs. Bridgeport, CT

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