Bridgeport, CT vs Peabody, MA
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
Peabody
64.9
#1669 nationally
Peabody leads in median household income ($91,125 vs $54,440). Peabody leads in crime level (7.0 vs 10.8). Bridgeport leads in walk score (66 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgeport, CT | Peabody, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1316) | 64.9 (#1669) |
| Population | 148,028 | 54,056 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,428 | $707,213 |
| Median Household Income | $54,440 | $91,125 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+20.3 |
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
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D
64.9 Score
Peabody, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$707,213
Population
54,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
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