Bridgeport, IL vs Dahlgren, IL

Bridgeport is moderately more affordable than Dahlgren, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Bridgeport scores 59 compared to 64 for Dahlgren, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dahlgren can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bridgeport is $694/month compared to $814/month in Dahlgren — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bridgeport is more affordable at $57,500 median vs $68,800.

Median household income in Bridgeport is $50,284 compared to $47,500 in Dahlgren (+5.9%). Bridgeport offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bridgeport spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Dahlgren.