Cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Part of the New Haven Metro Area
Population 566,803 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in New Haven
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Income and earnings in New Haven
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in New Haven
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in New Haven
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in New Haven
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in New Haven
State and local tax rates for Connecticut.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in New Haven
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for New Haven
What it costs to live in New Haven each month.
- Rent $1,240
- Energy $284
- Water $55
- Groceries $378
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $639
- State tax $163
- Rent $1,536
- Energy $341
- Water $65
- Groceries $626
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $1,082
- State tax $333
- Rent $1,743
- Energy $426
- Water $75
- Groceries $950
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $1,082
- State tax $333
Frequently asked questions about New Haven
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in New Haven?
In New Haven, Connecticut, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,240 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,536 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,743 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in New Haven?
In New Haven, Connecticut, the average household income is $86,266 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $49,102 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in New Haven?
The estimated cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is approximately $3,559 per month for a single person, $5,267 for a couple, $7,679 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in New Haven?
The combined sales tax rate in New Haven, Connecticut is 6.35%, which includes the Connecticut state rate of 6.35% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is New Haven an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in New Haven, Connecticut would need approximately $3,559 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $86,266 per year ($7,189 per month). New Haven is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in New Haven?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in New Haven, Connecticut is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in New Haven?
The average home value in New Haven, Connecticut is $328,300, with average annual property taxes of $6,676, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does New Haven compare to other areas?
You can compare New Haven, Connecticut with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. New Haven is in the New Haven, CT metro area.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP