salaryRent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.9 minutes. Most households rent (57%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,040 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 77 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bridgeport?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bridgeport
| Size | Bridgeport | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,057 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,410 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,870 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,311 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bridgeport overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bridgeport, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bridgeport
Life in Bridgeport
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bridgeport?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,266 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $341,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,110 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bridgeport, PA?
Renting in Bridgeport costs a median of about $1,101 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Bridgeport?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,040 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bridgeport cheap or expensive?
Bridgeport is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.8% of the typical household income of $89,197. It ranks 77th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bridgeport?
The median homeowner in Bridgeport pays $2,788 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.
Is Bridgeport more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% 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 $341,100, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
5,174 people live in Bridgeport. Numbers are typical (middle) values.