Bridgeport, IL vs New Boston, IL

New Boston is moderately more affordable than Bridgeport, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Bridgeport scores 59 compared to 54 for New Boston, 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 Bridgeport is $694/month compared to $483/month in New Boston — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Boston has cheaper rent, Bridgeport actually has lower median home values ($57,500 vs $100,700).

Median household income in Bridgeport is $50,284 compared to $61,563 in New Boston (-18.3%). New Boston 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, more than the 9.4% in New Boston.