Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro Area, CT Cost of Living


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Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk cost of living score
137.6
More expensive
37.6% higher
than the US average
23.1% higher
than the Connecticut average
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Connecti Metro Area, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 137.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 37.6% higher than the U.S. average and 23.1% lower than the average for Connecticut.

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro Area, CT

Housing costs in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk?
A typical home costs $552,700, which is 63.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.6% more expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk costs $2,100 per month, which is 46.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 21.0% more than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk?
To live comfortably in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Connecti Metro Area, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $105,840 for a family, and $68,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk?
The cost of living in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metro Area is significantly higher than the US average. The median house value in this area is $552,700, which is over 60% more than the US average of $338,100. This is reflected in the cost of living index for this metro area, which stands at 137.6 compared to the US average of 100. Housing and other costs are much higher here than in other parts of the US, making it an expensive place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBridgeport-Stamford-NorwalkConnecticutUnited States
  137.6111.8100.0
  107.9106.6100
  126.8118.6100.0
  171.0109.2100.0
  $552,700$362,100$338,100
  121.2%118.5%100.0%
  129.7112.4100.0
  161.5126.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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