Bridgeport, CT vs Mesquite, TX
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
Mesquite
71.8
#958 nationally
Bridgeport leads in walk score (66 vs 35). Mesquite leads in median household income ($69,649 vs $54,440). Bridgeport leads in crime level (10.8 vs 13.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgeport, CT | Mesquite, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1316) | 71.8 (#958) |
| Population | 148,028 | 147,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,428 | $261,109 |
| Median Household Income | $54,440 | $69,649 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 13.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+22.2 |
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-
71.8 Score
Mesquite, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$261,109
Population
147,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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