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Connecticut City Intelligence

Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in Connecticut.

Connecticut, located in southern New England, offers a blend of historic charm, natural beauty, and proximity to major cities like New York and Boston. The state's economy is robust, with major industries including finance and insurance, manufacturing (especially aerospace and defense), and healthcare. Living in Connecticut generally entails a higher cost of living than the national average, particularly for housing and utilities. The climate features four distinct seasons with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers, and residents enjoy a lifestyle that balances suburban tranquility with access to cultural attractions, outdoor activities, and strong public education.

21
Cities
$71K
Avg Salary
113
Avg Cost Index
East Hartford
Top City

About Connecticut

Connecticut is a state in USA with 21 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 113, with average salaries around $70,978. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in Connecticut

East Hartford, Connecticut city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data JJBers (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons #1 Best City 74

East Hartford

Connecticut, USA

SafetyA+
CostB-
Growth65
Avg. Rent$1,583
Median Income$70,778
Cost of Living95/100
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Hamden #2 Best City 64

Hamden

Connecticut, USA

SafetyB+
CostC+
Growth71
Avg. Rent$2,100
Median Income$98,306
Cost of Living108/100
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West Hartford #3 Best City 62

West Hartford

Connecticut, USA

SafetyA
CostC-
Growth75
Avg. Rent$1,950
Median Income$115,000
Cost of Living122/100
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Bristol #4 Best City 62

Bristol

Connecticut, USA

SafetyB+
CostB-
Growth69
Avg. Rent$1,650
Median Income$79,076
Cost of Living98/100
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Milford #5 Best City 59

Milford

Connecticut, USA

SafetyA-
CostC-
Growth71
Avg. Rent$2,600
Median Income$110,669
Cost of Living122/100
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Manchester #6 Best City 59

Manchester

Connecticut, USA

SafetyB
CostC+
Growth71
Avg. Rent$1,550
Median Income$78,500
Cost of Living102/100
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Fairfield #7 Best City 59

Fairfield

Connecticut, USA

SafetyA
CostF
Growth73
Avg. Rent$2,400
Median Income$165,000
Cost of Living138/100
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Middletown #8 Best City 58

Middletown

Connecticut, USA

SafetyB
CostB-
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,725
Median Income$79,438
Cost of Living95/100
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West Haven #9 Best City 55

West Haven

Connecticut, USA

SafetyB
CostC+
Growth69
Avg. Rent$1,750
Median Income$72,500
Cost of Living108/100
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Stratford #10 Best City 55

Stratford

Connecticut, USA

SafetyB+
CostC-
Growth72
Avg. Rent$1,950
Median Income$88,500
Cost of Living118/100
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Greenwich #11 Best City 55

Greenwich

Connecticut, USA

SafetyA
CostF
Growth60
Avg. Rent$4,075
Avg. Salary$85,000
Cost of Living178/100
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New Britain #12 Best City 54

New Britain

Connecticut, USA

SafetyC+
CostB+
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,600
Median Income$58,613
Cost of Living84/100
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Meriden #13 Best City 54

Meriden

Connecticut, USA

SafetyB-
CostC+
Growth65
Avg. Rent$1,550
Median Income$68,500
Cost of Living102/100
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Danbury #14 Best City 54

Danbury

Connecticut, USA

SafetyC
CostC
Growth70
Avg. Rent$2,566
Median Income$83,393
Cost of Living109/100
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Stamford #15 Best City 54

Stamford

Connecticut, USA

SafetyA-
CostF
Growth76
Avg. Rent$2,450
Median Income$105,820
Cost of Living142/100
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Norwalk #16 Best City 53

Norwalk

Connecticut, USA

SafetyB+
CostD
Growth73
Avg. Rent$2,350
Median Income$98,500
Cost of Living128/100
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Waterbury #17 Best City 52

Waterbury

Connecticut, USA

SafetyC+
CostB-
Growth63
Avg. Rent$1,450
Median Income$53,500
Cost of Living94/100
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Hartford #18 Best City 50

Hartford

Connecticut, USA

SafetyC+
CostB-
Growth69
Avg. Rent$1,550
Median Income$46,411
Cost of Living98/100
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New Haven #19 Best City 47

New Haven

Connecticut, USA

SafetyC+
CostC
Growth71
Avg. Rent$1,650
Median Income$53,000
Cost of Living112/100
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Bridgeport #20 Best City 47

Bridgeport

Connecticut, USA

SafetyC-
CostC+
Growth69
Avg. Rent$2,000
Median Income$58,685
Cost of Living105/100
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$120
State Filing Fee
6.99%
State Income Tax
6.35%
Sales Tax
Required
Franchise Tax

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