City Intelligence
Bridgeport, CT
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Bridgeport.
COL Index
113
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,700
Home price
$290,000
Population
144,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Bridgeport.
Affordability
24/100
Weak
24
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
51/100
Moderate
51
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Bridgeport
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $270,100 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $203,400 | 96 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $203,400 | 96 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $197,700 | 94 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $186,400 | 90 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $180,800 | 88 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $180,800 | 88 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $163,800 | 81 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $158,200 | 79 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $158,200 | 79 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Bridgeport has the local purchasing power of approximately $88,500 in a national-average city.