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Is Bridgeport, TX expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,40720% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$103,576about $8,631/month · 19% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$253,50024% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 63% of 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 $56,280 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 196 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bridgeport
$1,407
Highlands
$1,287
Olivarez
$905
Alvarado
$829
Crockett
$900
Wilmer
$1,435
White Oak
$1,256

How much do households earn in Bridgeport?

Under $25k
1.6%
$25k–50k
18.3%
$50k–100k
52.6%
$100k–150k
21.7%
$150k+
7.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Bridgeport

SizeBridgeportU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,315$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,595$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Bridgeport overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
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 Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Bridgeport

🏛️ Property tax$3,661a year · 1.44% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$184a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bridgeport

Commute to work28.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree22.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bridgeport?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $352 a month less.

Renting
$1,407
Owning
$1,759

Owning assumes a typical $253,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,350 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bridgeport, TX?

Renting in Bridgeport costs a median of about $1,407 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,280 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bridgeport cheap or expensive?

Bridgeport is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.3% of the typical household income of $103,576. It ranks 196th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Bridgeport?

The median homeowner in Bridgeport pays $3,661 a year in property taxes, about 1.44% of the median home value.

Is Bridgeport more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Texas are 3% 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 $253,500, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

6,331 people live in Bridgeport. Numbers are typical (middle) values.