Bridgeport, NE vs Hampton, NE

Bridgeport is moderately more affordable than Hampton, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Bridgeport scores 62 compared to 73 for Hampton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hampton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bridgeport is $736/month compared to $875/month in Hampton — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bridgeport is more affordable at $100,600 median vs $174,500.

Median household income in Bridgeport is $59,643 compared to $80,208 in Hampton (-25.6%). While Hampton 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 14.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Hampton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 51.8°F). Hampton receives more rainfall at 26.6" per year compared to 15.7" in Bridgeport.