Alhambra, IL vs Bridgeport, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bridgeport is 17.6% cheaper than Alhambra. With a cost index of 59 vs 70, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bridgeport to Alhambra should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Alhambra is $788/month compared to $694/month in Bridgeport — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bridgeport is more affordable at $57,500 median vs $154,300.

Median household income in Alhambra is $68,500 compared to $50,284 in Bridgeport (+36.2%). While Alhambra is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alhambra spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Bridgeport.