Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Bridgeport, CT
VS
Sacramento, CA
🏆 Sacramento leads 15 of 23 categories
Bridgeport
Connecticut
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$54,440
Violent Crime Index
103⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
148,470
Sacramento
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,954 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
199⚠ High
Population
523,600 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Bridgeport, CT
Pros
Homes cost $223k less ($227,200 vs $450,500)
48% less violent crime than Sacramento
Rent averages $223/mo less ($1,369 vs $1,592)
Cooler summers — July highs near 83°F vs 94°F
Smaller class sizes — 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
2% cheaper overall cost of living than Sacramento
Cons
Median income trails Sacramento by $24,514/yr
Higher unemployment (9.5% vs 6.3%)
Longer commutes — 28.9 min average each way
Sacramento, CA
Pros
Households earn $24,514 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.2 pts lower (6.3%)
More college-educated — 35.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 57°F vs 38°F
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $450,500
Violent crime (754.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,592/mo
Property crime (2547.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Bridgeport
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 106.5 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Bridgeport
Violent Crime
48% lower
392.9 vs 754.9 per 100k
Bridgeport
Median Home Value
$223k less
$227,200 vs $450,500
Sacramento
Median Income
$24,514
$78,954 vs $54,440/yr
Sacramento
Unemployment
3.2 pp lower
6.3% vs 9.5% unemployment
Sacramento
Summer Heat
11.0°F warmer
July avg high 94.4°F vs 83.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Bridgeport, CT | Sacramento, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 108.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $227,200 ✓ Lower | $450,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,369⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,592⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $54,440 | $78,954 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5%⚠ High | 6.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.9 min⚠ High | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.0% | 15.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 90 ✓ Safer | 168⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 199⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 121⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | B- (93) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.7% | 35.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 80.0% | 86.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Bridgeport School District | Sacramento City Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 38.4°F | 56.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.4°F | 94.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.1" | 20.4" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 33.6" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 148,470 | 523,600 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.5 ✓ Older | 35.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.2% | 50.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | 22.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 13.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bridgeport's cost of living index is 106.5 vs Sacramento's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Bridgeport is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sacramento leads 15 of 23 categories. Bridgeport wins 8 and Sacramento wins 15. 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 Sacramento or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($227,200 vs $450,500 median home), income ($54,440 vs $78,954), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Bridgeport, CT and Sacramento, CA are about 2,533 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.