Cost of Living in Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County), CT

With a cost of living index of 143, Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County), CT is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 43% more expensive than the national average and 17% above the Connecticut state average of 125. Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) is a smaller community of 8,597 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County)'s cost of living. The median monthly rent is $2,330 (77% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $450,300 (48% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) is $145,000, which is 93% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.