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Cost of Living in Connecticut

2026 Census HTOPS data on expenses, housing, employment, and more in Connecticut (CT).

79.43%
Expense Difficulty
5.19%
Behind on Rent
9.56%
Uninsured
59%
Employed
33.79%
AI Usage
$1,350
Median Rent
48.5%
Cost-Burdened Renters
4.2%
Unemployment Rate

Connecticut vs. National Average

Expense Difficulty1.0 pts better
CT: 79.43%
US: 80.39%
Rent Behind3.4 pts better
CT: 5.19%
US: 8.6%
Uninsured1.9 pts worse
CT: 9.56%
US: 7.67%
Employed2.1 pts better
CT: 59%
US: 56.85%
AI Usage9.3 pts better
CT: 33.79%
US: 24.45%

Cost of Living Overview

About This Data

Census HTOPS data is reported at the Census Division level. Metrics for Connecticut reflect the New England division. Supplemental rent and unemployment data come from the American Community Survey (via FRED) and Bureau of Labor Statistics respectively.