Bridgeport, WV Cost of Living


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Bridgeport cost of living score
77.2
Less expensive
22.8% lower
than the US average
2.8% lower
than the West Virginia average
Bridgeport, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.8% lower than the U.S. average and 2.8% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Bridgeport, WV

Housing costs in Bridgeport?
A typical home costs $264,500, which is 21.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 89.3% more expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bridgeport costs $740 per month, which is 48.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.2% cheaper than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Bridgeport?
To live comfortably in Bridgeport, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $50,760 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bridgeport?
Bridgeport, WV is a very affordable place to live. The cost of living in Bridgeport is 13% lower than the national average, making it one of the most affordable cities in the US. Housing costs are extremely low at just $843 per month for a one bedroom apartment, and the median home value in Bridgeport is around $145,000. Food and transportation costs are also quite affordable with groceries costing about 17% less than the national average and public transportation fares costing only $50 for an all-day pass. Overall, residents of Bridgeport can enjoy a high quality of life with their frugal spending habits.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBridgeportWest VirginiaUnited States
  77.279.4100.0
  100.795.8100
  132.6127.0100.0
  74.239.3100.0
  $264,500$139,700$338,100
  85.6%85.9%100.0%
  69.590.1100.0
  104.885.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 9 years ago

Common practice city wide that drivers will stop on a main road to allow opposing traffic to make a left hand turn or pull out from an adjacent street. Never experienced  More

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