Cost of Living in Connecticut
Based on 3 cities we track in Connecticut.
Cost of living in Connecticut is shaped mostly by rent across the 3 cities we track there. A one-bedroom apartment runs around $1,181 a month — 10% higher than the $1,076 median across the 51 states we track.
Median household income across those cities is $53,771, 19% lower than the $66,029 median across the states we track. Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% state sales tax.
State Medians
Median 1BR Rent
$1,181
Median Home Value
$249,000
Median Income
$53,771
Avg Temperature
52.2°F
Medians across the Connecticut cities we track — not a statewide population-weighted figure.
State Taxes
State Sales Tax
6.35%
State Income Tax (top rate)
Up to 6.99%
Cities in Connecticut
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Connecticut cost of living — FAQ
- Is Connecticut expensive to live in?
- Connecticut is on the pricier side of the 51 states we track. Its median one-bedroom rent of $1,181 ranks #16 of 51 and is 10% higher than the $1,076 median.
- What is the average rent in Connecticut?
- Across the 3 cities we track in Connecticut, average rent runs a studio around $973, a one-bedroom around $1,181, a two-bedroom around $1,473, a three-bedroom around $1,636 per month (US Census ACS).
- What is the median home price in Connecticut?
- The median home value across the cities we track in Connecticut is $249,000 — 8% lower than the $270,100 median across the states we track.
- Does Connecticut have a state income tax?
- Yes — Connecticut's top state income tax rate is 6.99% (most filers pay less than the top rate). Its state sales tax rate is 6.35%; local jurisdictions may add more.
- How much do you need to earn to live in Connecticut?
- To keep a one-bedroom rent of $1,181 near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $47,000 a year. Median household income across the cities we track in Connecticut is $53,771.
Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).