Bridgeport, IL vs Yates City, IL

Bridgeport, IL and Yates City, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.6% difference in their overall index. Bridgeport scores 59 while Yates City scores 60 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 $625/month in Yates City — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Yates City has cheaper rent, Bridgeport actually has lower median home values ($57,500 vs $94,600).

Median household income in Bridgeport is $50,284 compared to $61,500 in Yates City (-18.2%). While Yates City 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 12.2% in Yates City.