Bridgeport, IL vs Vermont, IL

Vermont is moderately more affordable than Bridgeport, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Bridgeport scores 59 compared to 52 for Vermont, 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 $456/month in Vermont — a 52% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vermont is more affordable at $55,500 median vs $57,500.

Median household income in Bridgeport is $50,284 compared to $47,115 in Vermont (+6.7%). Bridgeport does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bridgeport spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.6% in Vermont.