Bridgeport, CT vs Montgomery, IL
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
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Bridgeport leads in walk score (66 vs 15). Montgomery leads in crime level (3.2 vs 10.8). Montgomery leads in median household income ($105,240 vs $54,440).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgeport, CT | Montgomery, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1316) | 75 (#518) |
| Population | 148,028 | 21,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,428 | $336,140 |
| Median Household Income | $54,440 | $105,240 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+1.5 |
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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75 Score
Montgomery, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,140
Population
21,955
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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