Cost comparison
Compare rent, housing, utilities, groceries, salary needs, and move score across the city profiles currently available in LifeAtlas.
Connecticut
Bridgeport is the coastal commuter and rent-pressure market in Connecticut, promoted in source-ready batch 03 for comparisons around housing, wages, utilities, taxes, benefits, and moving costs.
Connecticut
New Haven is the university and healthcare market in Connecticut, promoted in source-ready batch 03 for comparisons around housing, wages, utilities, taxes, benefits, and moving costs.
Comparison
New Haven has the lower salary-needed estimate, while Bridgeport has the lower starter rent. Differences are shown as New Haven minus Bridgeport.
| Metric | Bridgeport | New Haven | Difference | Advantage | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,099 | $2,240 | +$141 | Bridgeport | Bridgeport has the lower median rent. |
| Home price | $361,669 | $330,564 | -$31,105 | New Haven | New Haven has the lower home price. |
| Utilities | $214/mo | $220/mo | +$6/mo | Bridgeport | Bridgeport has the lower utilities. |
| Groceries index | 107 | 108 | +1 | Bridgeport | Bridgeport has the lower groceries index. |
| Salary needed | $91,200 | $80,000 | -$11,200 | New Haven | New Haven has the lower salary needed. |
| Move score | 73/100 | 70/100 | -3 | Bridgeport | Bridgeport has the higher move score. |