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Burlington vs Bridgeport
Burlington and Bridgeport
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Bridgeport are under the US rate in this release, 2.7 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Burlington to Bridgeport
In 2022-2023, 28 households filed a move from Burlington to Bridgeport (about 41 people, average adjusted gross income $119,143). 41 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,795 in Burlington and $2,313 in Bridgeport. Burlington has a state tax on wages. Bridgeport has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Bridgeport is 110% of the national level for the same work, against 100% in Burlington.
Bridgeport averages 197 sunny days, with July highs around 84°F and January nights around 28°F. Burlington is 158 sunny days, 79°F in July, 20°F in January. Commutes average 31 minutes in Bridgeport and 23 in Burlington.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 28 households moved Burlington → Bridgeport (about 41 people, average AGI $119,143). 41 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Burlington and Bridgeport changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 286 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,850–$3,450
- Container or pod
- $1,250–$2,350
- Rent a truck
- $500–$950
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Questions
Is Bridgeport cheaper than Burlington after tax and rent?
No. Bridgeport leaves about $530 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,795 in Burlington and $2,313 in Bridgeport.
Does Bridgeport have state income tax?
Bridgeport is in Connecticut, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Burlington to Bridgeport?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.