Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,181 in Connecticut versus $1,170 in Texas. Overall, Texas runs roughly 1% cheaper on rent than Connecticut, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,584 in Connecticut and $67,043 in Texas — about 16% higher in Texas. Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% state sales tax; Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.35%
6.25%
+0.1 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
$1,170
+1% in Connecticut
Median Home Value
$252,400
$264,900
+5% in Texas
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,584
$67,043
+18% in Texas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.5°F
67.2°F
+14.7°F in Texas
Connecticut vs Texas — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Connecticut or Texas?
- Texas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,170 runs about 1% 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 Texas?
- 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 $47,000 in Texas.
- Which has lower taxes, Connecticut or Texas?
- Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% state sales tax. Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/8 cities we track in Connecticut/Texas — 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.