Bridgeport, CT vs Dothan, AL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bridgeport
68.4
#1316 nationally
Dothan
72.5
#874 nationally
Bridgeport leads in walk score (66 vs 22). Bridgeport leads in crime level (10.8 vs 25.0). Dothan leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 28.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgeport, CT | Dothan, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1316) | 72.5 (#874) |
| Population | 148,028 | 71,258 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,428 | $207,985 |
| Median Household Income | $54,440 | $53,704 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 25.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | R+47.8 |
D+
68.4 Score
Bridgeport, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$364,428
Population
148,028
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
Northeast
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C-
72.5 Score
Dothan, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$207,985
Population
71,258
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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