Bridgeport, IL vs Tampico, IL

Bridgeport is moderately more affordable than Tampico, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Bridgeport scores 59 compared to 65 for Tampico, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tampico 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 $893/month in Tampico — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bridgeport is more affordable at $57,500 median vs $87,700.

Median household income in Bridgeport is $50,284 compared to $58,281 in Tampico (-13.7%). While Tampico 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, less than the 18.4% in Tampico.