Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

Bridgeport vs Des Moines

$75,000 salary · single filer · 2-bedroom apartment

Monthly take-home pay

Bridgeport$4,883

Des Moines$4,809

2-bedroom rent (HUD FMR)

Bridgeport$2,511

Des Moines$1,318

Left after rent

Bridgeport$2,372

Des Moines$3,491

Thinking about moving from Bridgeport to Des Moines on a $75k salary? On $75,000 a year, you take home $4,883/mo in Bridgeport and $4,809/mo in Des Moines after taxes. Factor in a 2-bedroom apartment and you're left with $2,372/mo in Bridgeport vs $3,491/mo in Des Moines. Numbers use 2026 tax brackets and HUD fair market rents. Treat them as a starting point, not financial advice.

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