Cost Of Living in Bridgeport, TX

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5%

Overall NAT. AVG.

3%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

14%

Housing NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index	Bridgeport	Texas	National
Cost of living	95	94	100
Groceries	97	98	100
Health care	96	98	100
Housing	86	83	100
Transportation	97	98	100
Utilities	106	103	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	99	98	100
Household Items	97	98	100
Education & Childcare	102	98	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Bridgeport is 1% higher than the Texas average
The cost of living in Bridgeport is 5% lower than the national average
Bridgeport housing is 14% lower than the national average
Texas general sales tax is 22% higher than the national average
Texas state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income	Per Year	Per Month	Max Budget (28% DTI)	Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners	$123,122	$10,260	$2,873	$3,694
Renters	$70,297	$5,858	$1,640	$2,109

The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Bridgeport, TX, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Bridgeport homeowners, is $123,122. This would allow for a maximum of $2,873 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $70,297 which would result in a maximum of $1,640 to be spent on rental costs.

Texas Sales Tax

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
Texas	6.25%	8.25%

Texas Income Tax

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
Texas	0%	0%

Nearby cities with low cost of living

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Chico, TX	1,209	89	10.8%
Alvord, TX	1,130	90	10.5%
Paradise, TX	520	91	8.7%
Boyd, TX	1,424	97	2.5%
Decatur, TX	7,200	96	4.1%
Bridgeport, TX	6,694	95	5.3%

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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Thermalito, CA	6,694	111	11.4%
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Buena Vista, VA	6,692	95	4.8%
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Bridgeport, TX	6,694	95	5.3%