2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 182 cities in Connecticut.
Average median home value across Connecticut cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Connecticut.
COL index 119.0 vs. national average of 100. Expect higher living costs than the national average.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Connecticut.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Field CDP | 230.3 | Very Expensive | $2,000,001 | N/A |
| 2 | Rock Ridge CDP | 230.3 | Very Expensive | $2,000,001 | N/A |
| 3 | Tokeneke CDP | 230.3 | Very Expensive | $2,000,001 | N/A |
| 4 | Cannondale CDP | 222.3 | Very Expensive | $1,892,900 | N/A |
| 5 | Riverside CDP | 217.2 | Very Expensive | $1,824,700 | N/A |
| 6 | Old Greenwich CDP | 205.4 | Very Expensive | $1,668,200 | N/A |
| 7 | Noroton CDP | 196.2 | Very Expensive | $1,545,300 | N/A |
| 8 | Coleytown CDP | 193.8 | Very Expensive | $1,513,400 | N/A |
| 9 | Greenwich CDP | 191.7 | Very Expensive | $1,486,100 | N/A |
| 10 | Saugatuck CDP | 185.9 | Very Expensive | $1,408,500 | N/A |
| 11 | Compo CDP | 182.0 | Very Expensive | $1,356,900 | N/A |
| 12 | Old Hill CDP | 174.4 | Very Expensive | $1,255,700 | N/A |
| 13 | Poplar Plains CDP | 171.0 | Very Expensive | $1,210,200 | N/A |
| 14 | Westport Village CDP | 170.8 | Very Expensive | $1,208,300 | N/A |
| 15 | Greens Farms CDP | 170.5 | Very Expensive | $1,204,200 | N/A |
| 16 | Staples CDP | 170.4 | Very Expensive | $1,202,800 | N/A |
| 17 | Noroton Heights CDP | 167.8 | Very Expensive | $1,168,600 | N/A |
| 18 | Cos Cob CDP | 166.4 | Very Expensive | $1,149,500 | N/A |
| 19 | New Canaan CDP | 163.9 | Very Expensive | $1,115,600 | N/A |
| 20 | Glenville CDP | 162.1 | Very Expensive | $1,091,700 | N/A |
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RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources