Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Baltimore is 19% more affordable than Bridgeport. A $75,000 salary in Bridgeport is equivalent to $60,687 in Baltimore.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Maryland salaries · Connecticut salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Baltimore has a housing index of 107 while Bridgeport sits at 165 (national average = 100). The median home in Baltimore costs $200,000 compared to $310,000 in Bridgeport, a difference of $110,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,300 in Baltimore versus $1,500 in Bridgeport.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Baltimore scores 103 while Bridgeport scores 107.
Healthcare costs in Baltimore (101) are lower than Bridgeport (114).
Median household income in Baltimore is $52,164 compared to $48,734 in Bridgeport. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Baltimore.
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