Living Cost Compare
Atlanta

Georgia

$1,780/mo est.

vs
Bridgeport

Connecticut

$1,460/mo est.

Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + electricity + gas

A one-person monthly baseline (1BR rent plus typical utilities) runs $1,780 in Atlanta, GA versus $1,460 in Bridgeport, CT. Overall, Bridgeport, CT is roughly 18% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Atlanta, GA, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $81,938 in Atlanta, GA and $56,584 in Bridgeport, CT — about 31% higher in Atlanta, GA. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% state sales tax.

Atlanta, GA
Bridgeport, CT

Rent

Studio
$1,669
$950
+43% in Atlanta, GA
1 Bedroom
$1,576
$1,181
+25% in Atlanta, GA
2 Bedroom
$1,701
$1,508
+11% in Atlanta, GA
3 Bedroom
$1,557
$1,639
+5% in Bridgeport, CT

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$420,600
$252,400
+40% in Atlanta, GA

Income

Median Household Income
$81,938
$56,584
+31% in Atlanta, GA
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$51,170
$61,470
+20% in Bridgeport, CT

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
34.0 yr
36.4 yr
+2.4 yr in Bridgeport, CT
Homeownership
46.3%
43.3%
+3.0 pp in Atlanta, GA
Bachelor's+ (25+)
58.4%
23.1%
+35.3 pp in Atlanta, GA
Avg Commute
26.8 min
29.9 min
+3.1 min in Bridgeport, CT

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
603.7
401.7
+33% in Atlanta, GA
Property Crime
3,548.3
1,478.4
+58% in Atlanta, GA

FBI Crime Data Explorer. Offenses per 100,000 residents per year; agency reporting practices vary, so this is approximate.

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
62.6°F
52.5°F
+10.1°F in Atlanta, GA
Annual Precipitation
49.7 in
42.7 in
+7.0 in in Atlanta, GA

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.86/gal
$3.86/gal
about equal

Area: East Coast (PADD 1) vs East Coast (PADD 1).

Public Transit

Base Fare (one-way)
$2.50
—

Adult base one-way fare — MARTA vs — (2026).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
15.8
27.4
+73% in Bridgeport, CT
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$33.28
$23.33
+30% in Atlanta, GA

Residential, state-level averages (EIA). MCF = 1,000 cubic feet.

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.00
$4.31
+8% in Bridgeport, CT
Bread (lb)
$1.75
$1.92
+10% in Bridgeport, CT
Eggs (doz)
$2.21
$2.19
+1% in Atlanta, GA
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.45
$6.90
+7% in Bridgeport, CT
Chicken (lb)
$1.90
$2.19
+15% in Bridgeport, CT
Bananas (lb)
$0.62
$0.69
+12% in Bridgeport, CT

Average prices — South vs Northeast (BLS). Regional where available, otherwise U.S. average.

State Taxes

Sales Tax (GA / CT)
4%
6.35%
+2.3 pp in CT
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
6.99%
+1.8 pp in CT

Atlanta vs Bridgeport — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Atlanta or Bridgeport?
Bridgeport, CT is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,460 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 18% below Atlanta, GA's $1,780, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Atlanta than in Bridgeport?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $63,000 a year in Atlanta versus $47,000 in Bridgeport.
Which has lower taxes, Atlanta or Bridgeport?
Atlanta is taxed under Georgia's rules (a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax); Bridgeport under Connecticut's (a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% state sales tax).

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year (rent, income, home value, demographics); NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010 (climate); EIA weekly retail (gas); Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).