Connecticut Cities: Cost of Living, Housing & Rankings

5 cities tracked in Connecticut — median home value is 30% below the national median; median rent is 2% below the national median.

$227,200
Median Home Value
-30% vs national
$1,369/mo
Median Rent
-2% vs national
$54,305
Median Household Income
-25% vs national

Most Affordable to Buy

#CityValue
1Waterbury, CT3.2× incomeaffordable
2Bridgeport, CT4.2× incomebalanced
3New Haven, CT4.4× incomebalanced
4Hartford, CT4.8× incomebalanced
5Stamford, CT5.8× incomestretched

Lowest Monthly Rent

#CityValue
1Waterbury, CT$1,140/mo rent
2Hartford, CT$1,154/mo rent
3Bridgeport, CT$1,369/mo rent
4New Haven, CT$1,402/mo rent
5Stamford, CT$2,129/mo rent

Highest Median Household Income

#CityValue
1Stamford, CT$100,718 median income
2Bridgeport, CT$54,440 median income
3New Haven, CT$54,305 median income
4Waterbury, CT$51,451 median income
5Hartford, CT$41,841 median income

All Cities in Connecticut

See population rankings & city comparisons in Connecticut →

CityPopulationMedian Home ValueLinks
Bridgeport, CT148,470$227,200Salary Needed
New Haven, CT135,736$236,500Salary Needed
Stamford, CT135,413$584,700Salary Needed
Hartford, CT121,057$198,900Salary Needed
Waterbury, CT114,480$162,800Salary Needed