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Dive into each indicator for Connecticut.
113.4
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
121
Housing cost index
128
Utilities index
107
Food & groceries index
106
Healthcare index
104
Transportation index
$185 /mo
Avg. electricity bill
$3.35 /gal
Avg. gas price
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–2024113.4▼ 11%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 113.4 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 121 | |
| Utilities index | 128 | |
| Food & groceries index | 107 | |
| Healthcare index | 106 | |
| Transportation index | 104 | |
| Avg. electricity bill | $185 /mo | |
| Avg. gas price | $3.35 /gal |
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