Bridgeport, IL vs Coffeen, IL

Bridgeport, IL and Coffeen, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.4% difference in their overall index. Bridgeport scores 59 while Coffeen scores 62 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bridgeport is $694/month compared to $796/month in Coffeen — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bridgeport has cheaper rent, Coffeen actually has lower median home values ($57,300 vs $57,500).

Median household income in Bridgeport is $50,284 compared to $63,125 in Coffeen (-20.3%). While Coffeen 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 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Coffeen.