Bridgeport, OH vs Rayland, OH

Rayland is moderately more affordable than Bridgeport, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Bridgeport scores 59 compared to 55 for Rayland, 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 $688/month compared to $500/month in Rayland — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rayland has cheaper rent, Bridgeport actually has lower median home values ($89,300 vs $108,000).

Median household income in Bridgeport is $53,409 compared to $54,479 in Rayland (-2%). Rayland 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 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 11% in Rayland.