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Cost of living index
2010–2024MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Cost of Living Index
Connecticut has an overall cost of living index of 128.8, compared to the U.S. average of 100.
Regional Price Parity, all items
2008–2024BEA Regional Price Parities (SARPP line 1).
| Indicator | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity, all items2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 103.6 | 100 |
- •Connecticut is home to the nation's oldest continuously published newspaper, the Hartford Courant.
Housing Costs
Housing costs in Connecticut carry an index of 155.9, with a median home value of $400,000.
Housing price parity (rents)
2008–2024BEA Regional Price Parities, housing (SARPP line 3).
| Indicator | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Housing price parity (rents)2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 117 | 100 |
- •Median rent in Connecticut was about $1,950 per month in 2024.
Utility Costs
Utility costs in Connecticut carry an index of 118.0, with average electricity prices of 28.31 cents per kWh in 2024.
Utilities price parity
2008–2024BEA Regional Price Parities, utilities (SARPP line 4).
Electricity price per kWh (Northeast region)
1979–2024BLS Average Price Data, annual average (APU010072610).
| Indicator | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities price parity2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 146.5 | 100 |
| Electricity Price (¢/kWh) | 28.31 | 16.14 |
- •Electricity prices in Connecticut are among the highest in the nation.
Food Costs
Grocery costs in Connecticut carry an index of 107.9, versus the U.S. baseline of 100.
Food price index (Northeast region)
2006–2025BLS CPI-U food, Northeast region, annual average (CUUR0100SAF1).
Goods price parity
2008–2024BEA Regional Price Parities, goods (SARPP line 2).
| Indicator | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Goods price parity2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 97.3 | 100 |
- •Connecticut's food costs track closely with its overall cost-of-living ranking among U.S. states.
Healthcare Costs
Healthcare costs in Connecticut register an index of 113.6 against the U.S. average of 100.
Medical care price index (Northeast region)
2006–2025BLS CPI-U medical care, Northeast region, annual average (CUUR0100SAM).
- •Connecticut had 27 community hospitals in operation as of 2024.
Transportation Costs
Transportation costs in Connecticut have an index of 104.8, with an average one-way commute of 25.9 minutes.
Regular gasoline price
1994–2025U.S. EIA weekly retail price, all formulations, New England region (PADD 1A), annual average (EMM_EPMR_PTE_R1X_DPG).
| Indicator | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline priceWeek of 2026-10-05, U.S. EIA weekly retail price | $4.34 per gallon | $4.35 per gallon |
| Avg Commute (min) | 25.9 | 26.4 |
- •Only about 4.6% of Connecticut workers commute via public transit.