Cost of living, Bridgeport
106.9
BEA Regional Price Parity vs US average of 100 (2024). Bridgeport sits about 6.9% above national prices.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA RPP all-items, 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US
- +6.9%
- Metro
- Bridgeport
- CBSA
- 14860
Bridgeport all-items RPP is 106.9 (2024), about 6.9% above US-average prices. A $90,000 salary at national prices maps to about $96,210 here for equal purchasing power.
Price components in Bridgeport
| Component | Bridgeport | US |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.9 | 100 |
| Goods | 97.3 | 100 |
| Housing (rents) | 150.5 | 100 |
| Other services | 102.7 | 100 |
BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, US = 100.
What a US-average salary buys in Bridgeport
| At US average | In Bridgeport |
|---|---|
| $60,000 | $64,140 |
| $90,000 | $96,210 |
| $150,000 | $160,350 |
Local equivalent = national salary × (106.9 ÷ 100). BEA RPP 2024.
Top wages here
FAQ
- What is the cost of living in Bridgeport?
- The BEA Regional Price Parity (all items, 2024) for Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT is 106.9, versus a US average of 100 (+6.9%).
- How is RPP different from CPI?
- CPI tracks price change over time. RPP compares price levels across places in a given year versus the national average of 100. PayByCity uses RPP for cross-metro purchasing power, including goods, housing rents, and other services components.
- How should I use this with OEWS wages?
- Pair local BLS OEWS medians (May 2025) with this RPP. A $90,000 salary at US-average prices maps to about $96,210 in Bridgeport for equal purchasing power.
- Does this include taxes or housing alone?
- No. All-items RPP is a broad price-level index. Component indexes show goods, rents, and other services separately, but this is not a rent quote, tax estimate, or household budget.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Highest wages here
- Chief Executives , 480 OEWS emp. $388,060
- Physicians, All Other , 830 OEWS emp. $367,050
- Financial Managers , 7,210 OEWS emp. $211,000
- Computer and Information Systems Managers , 2,900 OEWS emp. $201,440
- Architectural and Engineering Managers , 970 OEWS emp. $199,040
- Human Resources Managers , 990 OEWS emp. $191,190
See methodology and disclaimer.