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Is Bridgeport, MI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$79555% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$55,080about $4,590/month · 37% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$98,80070% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $31,800 a year. That is $15 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Michigan cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Michigan. It is number 7 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bridgeport
$795
South Monroe
$1,295
Marshall
$960
River Rouge
$928
Eastwood
$1,255
Walled Lake
$2,148
Milford
$1,297

How much do households earn in Bridgeport?

Under $25k
20.2%
$25k–50k
28.8%
$50k–100k
29.6%
$100k–150k
10.9%
$150k+
2.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Bridgeport overall?

Everyday prices in Michigan overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
82
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
100
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bridgeport, so the Michigan figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Bridgeport

🏛️ Property tax$1,596a year · 1.62% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$179a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bridgeport

Commute to work23.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree9.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line23.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment9.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bridgeport?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $109 a month less than renting.

Renting
$795
Owning
$686

Owning assumes a typical $98,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,880 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bridgeport, MI?

Renting in Bridgeport costs a median of about $795 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

How much do I need to make to live in Bridgeport?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $31,800 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bridgeport cheap or expensive?

Bridgeport is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.3% of the typical household income of $55,080. It ranks 7th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Bridgeport?

The median homeowner in Bridgeport pays $1,596 a year in property taxes, about 1.62% of the median home value.

Is Bridgeport more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Michigan are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Bridgeport?

The median home value in Bridgeport is $98,800, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.

6,884 people live in Bridgeport. Numbers are typical (middle) values.