Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
Bridgeport is 11% more affordable than Boulder. A $75,000 salary in Boulder is equivalent to $66,385 in Bridgeport.
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. Boulder has a housing index of 230 while Bridgeport sits at 165 (national average = 100). The median home in Boulder costs $750,000 compared to $310,000 in Bridgeport, a difference of $440,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,300 in Boulder versus $1,500 in Bridgeport.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Boulder scores 107 while Bridgeport scores 107.
Healthcare costs in Boulder (104) are lower than Bridgeport (114).
Median household income in Boulder is $73,123 compared to $48,734 in Bridgeport. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Bridgeport.
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