Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,181 in Connecticut versus $1,235 in Florida. Overall, Connecticut runs roughly 4% cheaper on rent than Florida, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,584 in Connecticut and $69,142 in Florida — about 18% higher in Florida. Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% state sales tax; Florida has no state income tax and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.35%
6%
+0.3 pp in Connecticut
Income Tax (top rate)
6.99%
None
+7.0 pp in Connecticut
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,181
$1,235
+5% in Florida
Median Home Value
$252,400
$320,700
+27% in Florida
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,584
$69,142
+22% in Florida
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.5°F
71.8°F
+19.3°F in Florida
Connecticut vs Florida — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Connecticut or Florida?
- Connecticut is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,181 runs about 4% below Florida's $1,235, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Connecticut than in Florida?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $47,000 a year in Connecticut versus $49,000 in Florida.
- Which has lower taxes, Connecticut or Florida?
- Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% state sales tax. Florida has no state income tax and a 6% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/2 cities we track in Connecticut/Florida — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.