Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Bridgeport, CT
VS
Hampton, VA
🏆 Hampton leads 18 of 23 categories
Bridgeport
Connecticut
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$54,440
Violent Crime Index
103⚠ High
Population
148,470 ✓ Larger
Hampton
Virginia
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$64,430 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
65 ✓ Safer
Population
137,217
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Bridgeport, CT
Pros
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Cons
Median income trails Hampton by $9,990/yr
Higher unemployment (9.5% vs 6.5%)
Cost of living runs 9% higher than Hampton
Higher rents — median is $1,369/mo
Hampton, VA
Pros
37% less violent crime than Bridgeport
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.0 pts lower (6.5%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (247.6 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $9,990 more per year on average
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Bridgeport
Cons
Property crime (2882.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Hampton
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 106.5 (100 = US avg)
Hampton
Median Income
$9,990
$64,430 vs $54,440/yr
Hampton
Violent Crime
37% lower
247.6 vs 392.9 per 100k
Hampton
Unemployment
3.0 pp lower
6.5% vs 9.5% unemployment
Hampton
Summer Heat
3.9°F warmer
July avg high 87.3°F vs 83.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Bridgeport, CT | Hampton, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.5⚠ High | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $227,200 | $219,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,369⚠ High | $1,255 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $54,440 | $64,430 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5%⚠ High | 6.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.9 min⚠ High | 22.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.0% | 7.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 90 ✓ Safer | 94 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 103⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| 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 (101) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.6:1 | 13.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.7% | 27.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 80.0% | 92.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Bridgeport School District | Hampton City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 38.4°F | 49.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.4°F | 87.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.1" ✓ Drier | 47.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 33.6" | 2.7" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 148,470 ✓ Larger | 137,217 |
| Median Age | 37.5 ✓ Older | 36.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.2% | 55.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | 21.3% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 15.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bridgeport's cost of living index is 106.5 vs Hampton's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Hampton is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Hampton leads 18 of 23 categories. Bridgeport wins 5 and Hampton wins 18. 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 Hampton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($227,200 vs $219,800 median home), income ($54,440 vs $64,430), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Bridgeport, CT and Hampton, VA are about 331 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.