Brenham, TX vs Bridgeport, TX

Brenham is moderately more affordable than Bridgeport, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Brenham scores 86 compared to 92 for Bridgeport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bridgeport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brenham is $1,087/month compared to $1,207/month in Bridgeport — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brenham is more affordable at $223,200 median vs $241,100.

Median household income in Brenham is $57,207 compared to $93,914 in Bridgeport (-39.1%). While Bridgeport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brenham spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Bridgeport.