Median Home Price
$646,946.29
Median Rent
$2,775.02/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.4
Property Tax RateTIE
1.98%
Price Change (1Y)
+3.4%
Price Change (5Y)
+16.9%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$391,501
Median Home PriceBETTER
$386,136.9
Median RentBETTER
$1,938.22/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
16.6
Property Tax RateTIE
1.98%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+3.5%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
+17.8%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
$186,972
Key Differences
Home Prices
Bridgeport's median home price of $646,946.29 is higher than Waterbury's $386,136.9 by 68%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Bridgeport costs $2,775.02/mo compared to $1,938.22/mo in Waterbury—a difference of $836.8/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.