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Cost of Living in Connecticut: Rent, Housing & Income

  • Official data · Census ACS 2024 · BEA 2024 · EIA May–September 2026
Updated  7 sources

Cost of living vs. U.S. average (2024)

3.6% above

Cost of living in Connecticut is 3.6% above the U.S. average, based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis 2024 Regional Price Parities for Connecticut (index 103.6; U.S. = 100). Median rent in Connecticut is $1,550 a month.

Cost of living in Connecticut by category

Overall prices

103.6U.S. = 100

Regional price parity, all items

+3.6% vs. U.S.

Goods
97.3 −2.7%
Housing (rents)
117.0 +17.0%
Utilities
146.5 +46.5%
Other services
102.7 +2.7%

BEA 2024 · Connecticut Details: Overall prices

Housing

$1,550/mo

Median gross rent

+4% vs. U.S.

1-bedroom rent
$1,275 About the same as U.S.
2-bedroom rent
$1,658 +11% vs. U.S.
3-bedroom rent
$1,798 +7% vs. U.S.
Median home value
$396,900 +10% vs. U.S.
Owner costs, mortgage
$2,454 +21% vs. U.S.

Census ACS 2024 Details: Housing

Utilities

$196/mo

Average electric bill

+25% vs. U.S.

Electricity price
24.2¢/kWh +32% vs. U.S.
Natural gas
$23.33/Mcf −12% vs. U.S.
Utilities price index
146.5

EIA July 2026 · Connecticut Details: Utilities

Transportation

27.0min

Mean travel time to work

About the same as U.S.

Commute mode: drove alone
70.2%
Work from home
13.4%
Gasoline (PADD 1A avg.)
$4.31/gal About the same as U.S.

Census ACS 2024 · EIA September 2026 Details: Transportation

Food at home

$1,388/mo

Moderate-cost plan, family of 4

Thrifty plan, family of 4
$1,024/mo
Liberal plan, family of 4
$1,679/mo
Moderate plan, single woman
$403/mo
Moderate plan, single man
$478/mo

USDA August 2026 · U.S. average Details: Food at home

Child care

$320/wk

Center care, infant

+84% vs. U.S.

Center care, toddler
$320/wk +109% vs. U.S.
Center care, preschool
$253/wk +75% vs. U.S.
Home-based care, infant
$245/wk +71% vs. U.S.

DOL NDCP 2022 prices · Connecticut county median (8 counties) Details: Child care

Income

$96,049/yr

Median household income

+18% vs. U.S.

Median rent as share of income
19%
Home value to income
4.1×

Census ACS 2024 Details: Income

Housing costs in Connecticut

Median gross rent in Connecticut is $1,550 a month, 4% above the U.S. median of $1,487. The median falls in the $1,500–$1,999 range, which holds 26.3% of renter households paying cash rent. Another 26.3% pay $2,000 or more.

The median owner-occupied home is valued at $396,900, and 8.1% of homes are valued at $1,000,000 or more.

Housing costs: Connecticut vs. U.S.

Median monthly rent

Median monthly rent Connecticut: $1,550; U.S.: $1,487 Connecticut $1,550 U.S. $1,487

Monthly owner costs

Monthly owner costs Connecticut: $2,454; U.S.: $2,035 Connecticut $2,454 U.S. $2,035

Median home value

Median home value Connecticut: $396,900; U.S.: $360,600 Connecticut $396,900 U.S. $360,600
Show the data table
MeasureConnecticutU.S.
Median monthly rent$1,550$1,487
Monthly owner costs$2,454$2,035
Median home value$396,900$360,600

Rent is median gross rent; owner costs are for homes with a mortgage. American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

What renters pay in Connecticut

What renters pay in Connecticut Share of renter households paying cash rent in Connecticut by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than $500, holds 8.6%; the top range, $3,500 or more, holds 3.9%. Median $1,550. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 10% 20% 30% Less than $500: 8.6% (U.S.: 6.1%) $500–$749: 5% (U.S.: 6.8%) $750–$999: 6.7% (U.S.: 11.5%) $1,000–$1,249: 12.4% (U.S.: 13.5%) $1,250–$1,499: 14.6% (U.S.: 12.9%) $1,500–$1,999: 26.3% (U.S.: 22.2%) $2,000–$2,499: 13.4% (U.S.: 13.2%) $2,500–$2,999: 6.1% (U.S.: 6.5%) $3,000–$3,499: 2.9% (U.S.: 3.2%) $3,500 or more: 3.9% (U.S.: 4.2%) $500–750 $1–1.25K $1.5–2K $2.5–3K $3.5K+ Median $1,550 (Connecticut) 26.3%
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RangeConnecticutU.S.
Less than $5008.6%6.1%
$500–$7495%6.8%
$750–$9996.7%11.5%
$1,000–$1,24912.4%13.5%
$1,250–$1,49914.6%12.9%
$1,500–$1,99926.3%22.2%
$2,000–$2,49913.4%13.2%
$2,500–$2,9996.1%6.5%
$3,000–$3,4992.9%3.2%
$3,500 or more3.9%4.2%

Share of renter households paying cash rent. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B25063. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Home values in Connecticut

Home values in Connecticut Share of owner-occupied homes in Connecticut by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than $100,000, holds 3.5%; the top range, $1,500,000 or more, holds 4.7%. Median $396,900. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 10% 20% 30% Less than $100,000: 3.5% (U.S.: 10.2%) $100,000–$149,999: 2.3% (U.S.: 5.7%) $150,000–$199,999: 4.4% (U.S.: 7.5%) $200,000–$249,999: 7.6% (U.S.: 8.4%) $250,000–$299,999: 10.2% (U.S.: 8.5%) $300,000–$399,999: 22.7% (U.S.: 15.9%) $400,000–$499,999: 15.8% (U.S.: 12%) $500,000–$749,999: 18.6% (U.S.: 16.3%) $750,000–$999,999: 6.8% (U.S.: 7.5%) $1,000,000–$1,499,999: 3.4% (U.S.: 4.3%) $1,500,000 or more: 4.7% (U.S.: 3.7%) <$100K $100–150K $150–200K $250–300K $400–500K $500–750K $750K–1M $1.5M+ Median $396,900 (Connecticut) 22.7%
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RangeConnecticutU.S.
Less than $100,0003.5%10.2%
$100,000–$149,9992.3%5.7%
$150,000–$199,9994.4%7.5%
$200,000–$249,9997.6%8.4%
$250,000–$299,99910.2%8.5%
$300,000–$399,99922.7%15.9%
$400,000–$499,99915.8%12%
$500,000–$749,99918.6%16.3%
$750,000–$999,9996.8%7.5%
$1,000,000–$1,499,9993.4%4.3%
$1,500,000 or more4.7%3.7%

Share of owner-occupied homes. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B25075. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Monthly housing costs in Connecticut

Measure Connecticut U.S.
Median rent (all units) $1,550$1,487
1-bedroom rent $1,275$1,301
2-bedroom rent $1,658$1,490
3-bedroom rent $1,798$1,677
Owner costs with a mortgage $2,454$2,035

Median gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Owner costs include the mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities. American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

How affordable is Connecticut?

At the median, rent takes about 19% of household income in Connecticut. Housing experts treat 30% as the limit before a household is considered cost-burdened. To keep the median rent at 30% of income, a household would need to earn about $62,000 a year.

The median home is worth $396,900, or 4.1 times the median household income.

Household income in Connecticut

The median household in Connecticut earns $96,049 a year, 18% above the U.S. median of $81,604. About 19.4% of households earn $200,000 or more, while 12.8% earn less than $25,000.

Median household income: Connecticut vs. U.S.

Median household income (yearly)

Median household income (yearly) Connecticut: $96,049; U.S.: $81,604 Connecticut $96,049 U.S. $81,604
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MeasureConnecticutU.S.
Median household income (yearly)$96,049$81,604

American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Household income distribution in Connecticut

Household income distribution in Connecticut Share of households in Connecticut by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than $10,000, holds 4.8%; the top range, $200,000 or more, holds 19.4%. Median $96,049. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% Less than $10,000: 4.8% (U.S.: 5.1%) $10,000–$14,999: 3% (U.S.: 3.3%) $15,000–$19,999: 2.4% (U.S.: 2.8%) $20,000–$24,999: 2.6% (U.S.: 3.2%) $25,000–$29,999: 2.4% (U.S.: 3%) $30,000–$34,999: 2.6% (U.S.: 3.3%) $35,000–$39,999: 2.8% (U.S.: 3.2%) $40,000–$44,999: 3% (U.S.: 3.5%) $45,000–$49,999: 2.7% (U.S.: 3.2%) $50,000–$59,999: 5.5% (U.S.: 6.4%) $60,000–$74,999: 8.2% (U.S.: 9.2%) $75,000–$99,999: 11.7% (U.S.: 12.6%) $100,000–$124,999: 9.9% (U.S.: 10.4%) $125,000–$149,999: 7.4% (U.S.: 7.4%) $150,000–$199,999: 11.6% (U.S.: 9.7%) $200,000 or more: 19.4% (U.S.: 13.7%) $10–15K $20–25K $30–35K $40–45K $50–60K $75–100K $125–150K $200K+ Median $96,049 (Connecticut) 19.4%
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RangeConnecticutU.S.
Less than $10,0004.8%5.1%
$10,000–$14,9993%3.3%
$15,000–$19,9992.4%2.8%
$20,000–$24,9992.6%3.2%
$25,000–$29,9992.4%3%
$30,000–$34,9992.6%3.3%
$35,000–$39,9992.8%3.2%
$40,000–$44,9993%3.5%
$45,000–$49,9992.7%3.2%
$50,000–$59,9995.5%6.4%
$60,000–$74,9998.2%9.2%
$75,000–$99,99911.7%12.6%
$100,000–$124,9999.9%10.4%
$125,000–$149,9997.4%7.4%
$150,000–$199,99911.6%9.7%
$200,000 or more19.4%13.7%

Share of households. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B19001. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Income and home values

Measure Connecticut U.S.
Median household income (yearly) $96,049$81,604
Median home value $396,900$360,600

American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Price levels compared with the U.S.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis publishes Regional Price Parities: price levels for the same basket of goods and services, with the U.S. average set to 100. In 2024, Connecticut scored 103.6 for all items. The highest category is utilities at 146.5; the lowest is goods at 97.3.

Regional price parities by category (U.S. = 100)

All items

All items Connecticut: 103.6; U.S.: 100.0 Connecticut 103.6 U.S. 100.0

Goods

Goods Connecticut: 97.3; U.S.: 99.6 Connecticut 97.3 U.S. 99.6

Housing (rents)

Housing (rents) Connecticut: 117.0; U.S.: 100.6 Connecticut 117.0 U.S. 100.6

Utilities

Utilities Connecticut: 146.5; U.S.: 98.4 Connecticut 146.5 U.S. 98.4

Other services

Other services Connecticut: 102.7; U.S.: 100.1 Connecticut 102.7 U.S. 100.1
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MeasureConnecticutU.S.
All items103.6100.0
Goods97.399.6
Housing (rents)117.0100.6
Utilities146.598.4
Other services102.7100.1

Index, U.S. = 100. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities, 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities

Utilities and energy costs

Households in Connecticut paid an average of 24.2¢ per kWh for electricity in July 2026, compared with 18.3¢ nationally. Over the past 12 months the average residential bill was $196 a month (U.S.: $157). Residential natural gas averaged $23.33 per thousand cubic feet in May 2026 (U.S.: $26.45).

Energy prices: Connecticut vs. U.S.

Electricity price (¢/kWh)

Electricity price (¢/kWh) Connecticut: 24.2¢; U.S.: 18.3¢ Connecticut 24.2¢ U.S. 18.3¢

Average electric bill (monthly)

Average electric bill (monthly) Connecticut: $196; U.S.: $157 Connecticut $196 U.S. $157

Natural gas ($/Mcf)

Natural gas ($/Mcf) Connecticut: $23.33; U.S.: $26.45 Connecticut $23.33 U.S. $26.45
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MeasureConnecticutU.S.
Electricity price (¢/kWh)24.2¢18.3¢
Average electric bill (monthly)$196$157
Natural gas ($/Mcf)$23.33$26.45

Residential customers. Electricity price for July 2026; electric bill is a 12-month average. U.S. Energy Information Administration. Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly: residential retail sales; EIA Natural Gas Monthly: price delivered to residential consumers

Transportation and commuting

Workers in Connecticut who commute spend an average of 27.0 minutes getting to work (U.S.: 27.2 minutes). The most common way to get to work is to drive alone (70.2% of workers); 13.4% work from home. Gasoline in the New England region (PADD 1A), which includes Connecticut, averaged $4.31 a gallon for regular in September 2026, compared with $4.36 nationally. EIA publishes no separate Connecticut price.

How workers get to work

How workers get to work Connecticut: Drove alone 70.2%, Carpooled 8.2%, Public transit 4%, Walked 2.4%, Bicycle 0.2%, Worked from home 13.4%, Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.) 1.6%. U.S.: Drove alone 69.2%, Carpooled 9.2%, Public transit 3.7%, Walked 2.4%, Bicycle 0.5%, Worked from home 13.3%, Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.) 1.7%. Most common in Connecticut: Drove alone. Connecticut Connecticut · Drove alone: 70.2% 70.2% Connecticut · Carpooled: 8.2% Connecticut · Public transit: 4% Connecticut · Walked: 2.4% Connecticut · Bicycle: 0.2% Connecticut · Worked from home: 13.4% 13.4% Connecticut · Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.): 1.6% U.S. U.S. · Drove alone: 69.2% 69.2% U.S. · Carpooled: 9.2% U.S. · Public transit: 3.7% U.S. · Walked: 2.4% U.S. · Bicycle: 0.5% U.S. · Worked from home: 13.3% 13.3% U.S. · Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.): 1.7%
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Means of transportationConnecticutU.S.
Drove alone70.2%69.2%
Carpooled8.2%9.2%
Public transit4%3.7%
Walked2.4%2.4%
Bicycle0.2%0.5%
Worked from home13.4%13.3%
Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.)1.6%1.7%

Share of workers 16 and over. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B08301. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Travel time to work in Connecticut

Travel time to work in Connecticut Share of workers who do not work from home in Connecticut by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than 5 min, holds 2.1%; the top range, 90 min or more, holds 3.8%. Mean 27.0 min. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% Less than 5 min: 2.1% (U.S.: 2.8%) 5–9 min: 9.9% (U.S.: 9.4%) 10–14 min: 14.6% (U.S.: 13.1%) 15–19 min: 16.2% (U.S.: 15%) 20–24 min: 13.9% (U.S.: 14.1%) 25–29 min: 7.4% (U.S.: 7%) 30–34 min: 12.5% (U.S.: 13.7%) 35–39 min: 3.2% (U.S.: 3.4%) 40–44 min: 4.1% (U.S.: 4.1%) 45–59 min: 6.9% (U.S.: 8.3%) 60–89 min: 5.4% (U.S.: 6.3%) 90 min or more: 3.8% (U.S.: 3%) <5 5–9 10–14 15–19 20–24 25–29 30–34 35–39 40–44 45–59 60–89 90+ Mean 27.0 min (Connecticut) 16.2%
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RangeConnecticutU.S.
Less than 5 min2.1%2.8%
5–9 min9.9%9.4%
10–14 min14.6%13.1%
15–19 min16.2%15%
20–24 min13.9%14.1%
25–29 min7.4%7%
30–34 min12.5%13.7%
35–39 min3.2%3.4%
40–44 min4.1%4.1%
45–59 min6.9%8.3%
60–89 min5.4%6.3%
90 min or more3.8%3%

Share of workers who do not work from home. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B08303. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Child care costs in Connecticut

In 2022, full-time center-based care for an infant had a median price of $320 a week in the median Connecticut county (8 counties), or $16,640 over 52 weeks. That is 84% above the U.S. county median of $174. Prices are for 2022 and are not adjusted for inflation.

Weekly child care prices (2022)

Type of care Connecticut (median of 8 counties) U.S. (county median)
Center-based care, infant $320$174
Center-based care, toddler $320$153
Center-based care, preschool $253$144
Center-based care, school-age $120$120
Home-based family care, infant $245$143
Home-based family care, toddler $238$132
Home-based family care, preschool $238$131
Home-based family care, school-age $130$118

Median weekly price for full-time care. State and U.S. figures are medians of county medians. Prices are for 2022 and are not adjusted for inflation. U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Source: National Database of Childcare Prices (U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau)

Food costs

USDA's moderate-cost food plan puts groceries for a family of four at $1,388 a month in August 2026; the thrifty plan comes to $1,024. USDA publishes these as national averages, not city figures, so they show a typical grocery budget rather than Connecticut prices.

Monthly cost of food at home (August 2026)

USDA food plan U.S. family of 4 U.S. couple U.S. single man U.S. single woman
Thrifty $1,024$630$383$304
Low-cost $1,126$652$381$331
Moderate-cost $1,388$808$478$403
Liberal $1,679$1,007$583$515

Family of 4: two adults and two children aged 6–8 and 9–11. For a single man, the Thrifty plan costs more than the Low-cost plan: USDA re-evaluated the Thrifty plan in 2021, while the other plans still use older market baskets. USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Official Food Plans, August 2026. Source: USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food at Home (monthly reports)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Connecticut?

Median rent is $1,275 for a one-bedroom and $1,658 for a two-bedroom unit, including utilities the renter pays.

How much do most renters pay in Connecticut?

Among renter households paying cash rent, 20.3% pay less than $1,000 a month, 53.3% pay $1,000 to $1,999, and 26.3% pay $2,000 or more (Census ACS 2024).

How much do you need to make to live in Connecticut?

To keep the median rent of $1,550 at no more than 30% of income, a household needs about $62,000 a year before taxes. This covers housing only.

Is Connecticut more expensive than the U.S. average?

Yes. The Bureau of Economic Analysis puts overall prices in Connecticut at 103.6 for 2024 (U.S. = 100), 3.6% above average. Housing rents score 117.0.

How long is the average commute in Connecticut?

27.0 minutes one way for workers who commute, compared with 27.2 minutes nationally (Census ACS 2024).

How much does infant day care cost in Connecticut?

The median price for full-time center-based infant care was $320 a week in the median Connecticut county (8 counties) in 2022, according to the Department of Labor's National Database of Childcare Prices.