Home project costs in Bridgeport, CT
Every project we cover, priced for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury area is 106.9 against 100 for the US, which puts Bridgeport 21st among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 97.3. BLS counts roughly 404,180 jobs here.
In Bridgeport, 34 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 2 below, and 2 are level with it. The biggest premiums are roof replacement (+26%), metal roof (+22%) and gravel driveway (+14%); the lowest are laminate flooring (−6%), hardwood flooring (−2%) and front door (level). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 24°F, a July average high of 83°F and 44 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Bridgeport
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $23.18 | $28.38 | $35.00 | $22.66 | 1.25 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $27.19 | $30.39 | $37.89 | $29.12 | 1.04 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $34.81 | $39.54 | $50.60 | $28.78 | 1.37 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $29.22 | $38.32 | $46.99 | $30.67 | 1.25 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.23 | $28.54 | $36.65 | $27.41 | 1.04 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $29.16 | $38.25 | $49.33 | $30.38 | 1.26 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $24.23 | $31.53 | $33.26 | $26.77 | 1.18 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $26.87 | $39.09 | $47.38 | $26.65 | 1.47 |
Concrete & paving in Bridgeport
The 7 jobs here average +9% versus the US in Bridgeport, from +5% (concrete slab) to +14% (gravel driveway).
| Project | Size | Bridgeport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Bridgeport | 400 sq ft | $2,600 – $5,450 | +5% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Bridgeport | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $10,100 | +9% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Bridgeport | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,500 | +14% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Bridgeport | 1,000 sq ft | $2,900 – $11,600 | +14% |
| Paver patio cost in Bridgeport | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,900 | +8% |
| Concrete patio cost in Bridgeport | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,300 | +7% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Bridgeport | 400 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,450 | +6% |
Decks & outdoor in Bridgeport
The 2 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Bridgeport, from +2% (wood deck) to +4% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Bridgeport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Bridgeport | 300 sq ft | $7,700 – $15,500 | +2% |
| Composite deck cost in Bridgeport | 300 sq ft | $12,500 – $25,100 | +4% |
Building & additions in Bridgeport
Across these 2 projects, Bridgeport averages +7% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +8% and detached garage lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | Bridgeport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Bridgeport | 576 sq ft | $30,700 – $61,700 | +6% |
| Home addition cost in Bridgeport | 300 sq ft | $40,900 – $82,900 | +8% |
Doors & windows in Bridgeport
The 5 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Bridgeport, from level (front door) to +3% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Bridgeport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Bridgeport | 1 door | $720 – $3,750 | +2% |
| Storm door cost in Bridgeport | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +1% |
| Front door cost in Bridgeport | 1 door | $510 – $2,500 | level |
| Window replacement cost in Bridgeport | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Patio door cost in Bridgeport | 1 door | $610 – $6,150 | +3% |
Fencing in Bridgeport
The 4 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Bridgeport, from +1% (vinyl fence) to +9% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Bridgeport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Bridgeport | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $7,900 | +4% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Bridgeport | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,300 | +1% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Bridgeport | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,800 | +9% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Bridgeport | 150 linear ft | $4,000 – $11,900 | +5% |
Roofing & exterior in Bridgeport
The 5 jobs here average +13% versus the US in Bridgeport, from level (attic insulation) to +26% (roof replacement).
| Project | Size | Bridgeport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Bridgeport | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,000 – $15,400 | +26% |
| Metal roof cost in Bridgeport | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $13,400 – $38,700 | +22% |
| Gutters cost in Bridgeport | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,650 | +11% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Bridgeport | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,850 – $26,500 | +5% |
| Attic insulation cost in Bridgeport | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
Kitchen & bath in Bridgeport
Across these 5 projects, Bridgeport averages +6% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +12% and kitchen remodel lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Bridgeport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Bridgeport | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,600 | +4% |
| Shower pan cost in Bridgeport | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +12% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Bridgeport | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,800 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Bridgeport | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,100 | +8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Bridgeport | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +5% |
Landscaping & drainage in Bridgeport
Across these 5 projects, Bridgeport averages +10% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at +13% and retaining wall lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Bridgeport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Bridgeport | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +11% |
| Retaining wall cost in Bridgeport | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,500 – $13,900 | +4% |
| Sod installation cost in Bridgeport | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,600 | +9% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Bridgeport | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,500 – $11,300 | +13% |
| Inground pool cost in Bridgeport | 450 sq ft | $39,900 – $124,500 | +11% |
Flooring & interior in Bridgeport
The 3 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Bridgeport, from −6% (laminate flooring) to +6% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Bridgeport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Bridgeport | 500 sq ft | $5,350 – $12,200 | −2% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Bridgeport | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,600 | −6% |
| Tile flooring cost in Bridgeport | 200 sq ft | $2,750 – $10,400 | +6% |
Bridgeport against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Bridgeport prices +7% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Kingston is the lowest at +3% (65 miles) and New York the highest at +18% (40 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CTthis page | 106.9 | 97.3 | +7% | |
| Waterbury, CT | 25 miles | 99.8 | 97.3 | +4% |
| New Haven, CT | 30 miles | 104.6 | 97.3 | +6% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 40 miles | 109.4 | 110.3 | +11% |
| New York, NY | 40 miles | 112.6 | 110.3 | +18% |
| Hartford, CT | 55 miles | 102.7 | 97.3 | +5% |
| Kingston, NY | 65 miles | 100.7 | 99.7 | +3% |