Cost of living in Connecticut

The average cost of living in Connecticut is approximately $3,529 per month for a single person. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare and taxes. Costs range from $3,244/mo in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region to $4,282/mo in Western Connecticut Planning Region.

The average one-bedroom rent in Connecticut is $1,182 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data across all 9 counties.

The average household income in Connecticut is $93,307 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Yes, Connecticut has a graduated income tax ranging from 2% to 6.99%.

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Connecticut averages 6.35%. The state rate is 6.35% with an average local addition of 0.00%.

The cheapest counties to live in Connecticut based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region ($3,244/mo), 2. Northwest Hills Planning Region ($3,326/mo), 3. Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region ($3,351/mo), 4. Naugatuck Valley Planning Region ($3,372/mo), 5. Greater Bridgeport Planning Region ($3,425/mo).

The most expensive counties to live in Connecticut based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Western Connecticut Planning Region ($4,282/mo), 2. Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region ($3,701/mo), 3. South Central Connecticut Planning Region ($3,559/mo), 4. Capitol Planning Region ($3,504/mo), 5. Greater Bridgeport Planning Region ($3,425/mo).