Cost of Living in Connecticut

Avg Index: 108

35 cities · Updated March 2026

$1,486
Avg Rent / Month
$84,927
Avg Income
$334,982
Avg Home Value
108
Avg Cost Index
6.99%
Income Tax
6.35%
Sales Tax
Cheapest in Connecticut
Willimantic
Index: 70 · Rent: $1,060/mo
Most Expensive in Connecticut
Greenwich
Index: 271 · Rent: $2,121/mo

Connecticut Cost of Living Overview

Connecticut is more expensive than the national average, with an average cost index of 108 across 35 cities. The average monthly rent across Connecticut cities is $1,486, with median household incomes averaging $84,927 per year. The cheapest city is Willimantic (index 70) and the most expensive is Greenwich (index 271).

Connecticut has a moderate tax environment with a 6.99% top income tax rate, 6.35% sales tax, and 2.15% effective property tax rate.

All 35 Cities in Connecticut — Ranked by Cost

Sorted from cheapest to most expensive (US average = 100)

#CityCost Index RentIncomeHome ValuePopulation
1 Willimantic 70 $1,060/mo $41,972 $180,600 17,774
2 Torrington 75 $1,101/mo $69,611 $195,800 35,481
3 Waterbury 76 $1,180/mo $51,642 $185,400 114,356
4 New Britain 79 $1,187/mo $57,036 $207,300 73,301
5 East Hartford 81 $1,184/mo $66,943 $215,400 50,798
6 Hartford 81 $1,221/mo $45,300 $217,200 119,970
7 Norwich 82 $1,203/mo $64,185 $231,300 39,992
8 Meriden 84 $1,243/mo $68,617 $221,600 60,418
9 Manchester 87 $1,357/mo $76,780 $205,800 36,561
10 New London 87 $1,303/mo $60,123 $234,800 27,199
11 Windsor Locks 87 $1,290/mo $90,417 $236,800 12,555
12 Naugatuck 90 $1,309/mo $92,184 $241,600 31,634
13 Bristol 91 $1,305/mo $83,458 $252,300 61,129
14 Wallingford Center 92 $1,243/mo $84,554 $292,100 18,107
15 Bridgeport 94 $1,405/mo $56,584 $252,400 148,012
16 Derby 94 $1,453/mo $76,263 $242,300 12,359
17 New Haven 95 $1,442/mo $53,771 $249,000 132,893
18 West Haven 96 $1,389/mo $73,566 $265,200 55,147
19 Ansonia 97 $1,405/mo $80,585 $269,300 18,951
20 Middletown 97 $1,392/mo $73,979 $279,500 47,646
21 East Haven 100 $1,454/mo $86,498 $274,900 27,729
22 Wethersfield 100 $1,303/mo $118,523 $300,500 27,180
23 Newington 102 $1,487/mo $98,585 $279,900 30,551
24 Storrs 107 $1,612/mo $33,125 $304,600 13,502
25 Bethel 118 $1,471/mo $88,344 $377,500 11,606
26 North Haven 118 $1,578/mo $126,807 $360,100 24,177
27 West Hartford 124 $1,665/mo $125,616 $391,200 63,809
28 Danbury 127 $1,804/mo $83,422 $381,600 86,086
29 Milford 127 $1,820/mo $110,126 $377,400 50,749
30 Shelton 128 $1,661/mo $114,739 $435,700 41,402
31 Orange 150 $2,016/mo $145,625 $466,800 14,251
32 Trumbull Center 154 $2,163/mo $124,547 $463,100 10,137
33 Norwalk 156 $2,010/mo $105,301 $535,000 91,375
34 Stamford 172 $2,207/mo $107,474 $614,300 135,806
35 Greenwich 271 $2,121/mo $136,154 $1,486,100 14,528

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about cost of living in Connecticut

What is the cost of living in Connecticut?
The average cost of living index across 35 cities in Connecticut is 108 (US average = 100). Average rent is $1,486/month and median household income averages $84,927/year.
What is the cheapest city in Connecticut?
The cheapest city in Connecticut is Willimantic with a cost index of 70, median rent of $1,060/month, and median income of $41,972/year.
What is the most expensive city in Connecticut?
The most expensive city in Connecticut is Greenwich with a cost index of 271, median rent of $2,121/month, and median income of $136,154/year.
What are taxes like in Connecticut?
Connecticut has a top income tax rate of 6.99%, a sales tax of 6.35%, and an effective property tax rate of 2.15%.
How many cities does CostToLive cover in Connecticut?
We track cost of living data for 35 cities in Connecticut with populations of 10,000 or more, using US Census Bureau ACS 2023 data.