Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Boise is 19% more affordable than Bridgeport. A $75,000 salary in Bridgeport is equivalent to $60,687 in Boise.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Boise has a housing index of 118 while Bridgeport sits at 165 (national average = 100). The median home in Boise costs $420,000 compared to $310,000 in Bridgeport, a difference of $110,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Boise versus $1,500 in Bridgeport.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Boise scores 99 while Bridgeport scores 107.
Healthcare costs in Boise (98) are lower than Bridgeport (114).
Median household income in Boise is $60,818 compared to $48,734 in Bridgeport. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Boise.
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