Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
10% cheaper
New Haven is 10% more affordable than Bridgeport. A $75,000 salary in Bridgeport is equivalent to $67,557 in New Haven.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Connecticut salaries · Connecticut salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Bridgeport has a housing index of 165 while New Haven sits at 137 (national average = 100). The median home in Bridgeport costs $310,000 compared to $250,000 in New Haven, a difference of $60,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Bridgeport versus $1,400 in New Haven.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Bridgeport scores 107 while New Haven scores 106.
Healthcare costs in Bridgeport (114) match New Haven (114).
Median household income in Bridgeport is $48,734 compared to $42,158 in New Haven. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in New Haven.
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