Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,181 in Connecticut versus $782 in Indiana. Overall, Indiana runs roughly 34% cheaper on rent than Connecticut, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,584 in Connecticut and $60,293 in Indiana — about 6% higher in Indiana. Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% state sales tax; Indiana has a top state income tax rate of 2.95% and a 7% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.35%
7%
+0.7 pp in Indiana
Income Tax (top rate)
6.99%
2.95%
+4.0 pp in Connecticut
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,181
$782
+34% in Connecticut
Median Home Value
$252,400
$169,700
+33% in Connecticut
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,584
$60,293
+7% in Indiana
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.5°F
53.2°F
+0.7°F in Indiana
Connecticut vs Indiana — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Connecticut or Indiana?
- Indiana is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $782 runs about 34% below Connecticut's $1,181, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Connecticut than in Indiana?
- 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 $31,000 in Indiana.
- Which has lower taxes, Connecticut or Indiana?
- Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% state sales tax. Indiana has a top state income tax rate of 2.95% and a 7% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/3 cities we track in Connecticut/Indiana — 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.