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Cost of living in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT

Part of the Bridgeport Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,425/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 326,296 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,232 36%
Federal tax $593 17%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $378 11%
Energy $284 8%
Transport $250 7%
State tax $153 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Bridgeport

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$951
per month
1 bedroom
$1,232
per month
2 bedroom
$1,583
per month
3 bedroom
$1,758
per month
4 bedroom
$2,133
per month

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Income and earnings in Bridgeport

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$87,135
per year
Individual earnings
$46,325
per year
Per capita
$50,592
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Bridgeport

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$397,000
Annual property tax
$8,550

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Bridgeport

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$208
per month · 29.7¢/kWh
Natural gas
$76
per month
Annual total
$3,408
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Bridgeport

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.4%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Bridgeport

State and local tax rates for Connecticut.

State income tax
7.0%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
6.3%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Bridgeport

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
31.1 min
Drive alone
65.9%
Public transit
6.1%
Work from home
13.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Bridgeport

What it costs to live in Bridgeport each month.

Single person
$3,425
per month
  • Rent $1,232
  • Energy $284
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $378
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $593
  • State tax $153
Couple
$5,262
per month
  • Rent $1,583
  • Energy $341
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $626
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,096
  • State tax $337
Family
$7,642
per month
  • Rent $1,758
  • Energy $426
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $950
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,096
  • State tax $337

Frequently asked questions about Bridgeport

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Bridgeport?

In Bridgeport, Connecticut, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,232 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,583 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,758 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Bridgeport?

In Bridgeport, Connecticut, the average household income is $87,135 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,325 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Bridgeport?

The estimated cost of living in Bridgeport, Connecticut is approximately $3,425 per month for a single person, $5,262 for a couple, $7,642 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Bridgeport?

The combined sales tax rate in Bridgeport, Connecticut is 6.35%, which includes the Connecticut state rate of 6.35% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Bridgeport an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Bridgeport, Connecticut would need approximately $3,425 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $87,135 per year ($7,261 per month). Bridgeport is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Bridgeport?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bridgeport, Connecticut is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Bridgeport?

The average home value in Bridgeport, Connecticut is $397,000, with average annual property taxes of $8,550, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Bridgeport compare to other areas?

You can compare Bridgeport, Connecticut with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Bridgeport is in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources