Bridgeport, CT vs Los Angeles, CA
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
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Bridgeport leads in cost of living index (109 vs 173). Los Angeles leads in median household income ($74,891 vs $54,440). Bridgeport leads in average commute (28.9 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgeport, CT | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1316) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 148,028 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,428 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $54,440 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+32.9 |
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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D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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