Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Bridgeport, CT
VS
Concord, CA
🏆 Concord leads 13 of 23 categories
Bridgeport
Connecticut
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$54,440
Violent Crime Index
103⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
148,470 ✓ Larger
Concord
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High
Population
125,007
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Bridgeport, CT
Pros
Homes cost $480k less ($227,200 vs $706,700)
Rent averages $768/mo less ($1,369 vs $2,137)
19% less violent crime than Concord
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Concord
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Smaller class sizes — 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Concord by $53,349/yr
Higher unemployment (9.5% vs 4.9%)
Concord, CA
Pros
Households earn $53,349 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.6 pts lower (4.9%)
More college-educated — 36.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 38°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $706,700
Higher rents — median is $2,137/mo
Violent crime (484.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Key Differences at a Glance
Bridgeport
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 106.5 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Bridgeport
Violent Crime
19% lower
392.9 vs 484.6 per 100k
Bridgeport
Median Home Value
$480k less
$227,200 vs $706,700
Concord
Median Income
$53,349
$107,789 vs $54,440/yr
Concord
Unemployment
4.6 pp lower
4.9% vs 9.5% unemployment
Concord
Summer Heat
4.6°F warmer
July avg high 88.0°F vs 83.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Bridgeport, CT | Concord, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 118.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $227,200 ✓ Lower | $706,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,369⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,137⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $54,440 | $107,789 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5%⚠ High | 4.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.9 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 33.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 6.0% | 13.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 90 ✓ Safer | 131⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 128⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 137⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | B- (92) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.7% | 36.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 80.0% | 88.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Bridgeport School District | Mt. Diablo Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 38.4°F | 57.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.4°F | 88.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.1" | 18.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 33.6" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 148,470 ✓ Larger | 125,007 |
| Median Age | 37.5 | 38.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.2% | 61.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.7% ✓ More | 20.5% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 15.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bridgeport's cost of living index is 106.5 vs Concord's 118.2 (US average = 100).
Bridgeport is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Concord leads 13 of 23 categories. Bridgeport wins 10 and Concord wins 13. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Bridgeport to Concord or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($227,200 vs $706,700 median home), income ($54,440 vs $107,789), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Bridgeport, CT and Concord, CA are about 2,574 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.