salaryRent is lower than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.9 minutes. Most homes (75.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,000 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other West Virginia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of West Virginia. It is number 15 of 31 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bridgeport?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bridgeport
| Size | Bridgeport | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,015 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,009 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,392 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,453 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bridgeport overall?
Everyday prices in West Virginia overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.5, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bridgeport, so the West Virginia 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 $1,023 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $291,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bridgeport, WV?
Renting in Bridgeport costs a median of about $1,000 a month in 2026, including utilities. The West Virginia median is $1,007.
How much do I need to make to live in Bridgeport?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,000 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bridgeport cheap or expensive?
Bridgeport is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.1% of the typical household income of $107,874. It ranks 15th cheapest of 31 West Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bridgeport?
The median homeowner in Bridgeport pays $1,759 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.
Is Bridgeport more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in West Virginia are 11% 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 $291,600, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
9,252 people live in Bridgeport. Numbers are typical (middle) values.