Bridgeport, CT vs Greenville, SC

Bridgeport is moderately more affordable than Greenville, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Bridgeport scores 98 compared to 108 for Greenville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bridgeport is $1,405/month compared to $1,248/month in Greenville — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greenville has cheaper rent, Bridgeport actually has lower median home values ($252,400 vs $453,300).

Median household income in Bridgeport is $56,584 compared to $68,460 in Greenville (-17.3%). While Greenville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bridgeport spend roughly 29.8% of their income on rent, more than the 21.9% in Greenville.