Connecticut
D+12 · High tax burden · COL index 114
6.99%
Income Tax
203
Violent Crime / 100K
79.8
Life Expectancy
$395K
Median Home
$1,900
Childcare / Mo
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Taxes
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Income Tax
Property Tax
~$7,071/yr on median home
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Exemption matches federal 2024 level
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Housing & Cost of Living
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Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Median Home Price
Median Rent (2BR)
Home Insurance
Near national avg (~$1,900/yr)
Flood Insurance
Homestead Exemption
Home equity protected from creditors
Asset Protection
Crime & Safety
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Violent Crime Rate
Near national avg
Property Crime Rate
Below national avg (~2,100)
Traffic Fatality Rate
Healthcare
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State Healthcare Rank
Top tier
Life Expectancy
Above national avg (76.4)
Medicaid Expansion
Uninsured Rate
Well below national avg
Education
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K-12 Quality Rank
Top 10 nationally
School Choice / Vouchers
Childcare
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Avg Infant Care (Full-Time)
Very expensive (national avg ~$1,200)
Utilities & Daily Costs
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Avg Monthly Energy Bill
Well above national avg ($150)
Avg Monthly Groceries
2-person household, moderate spending
Road Quality Rank
Airports & Travel
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Nonstop Destinations
From state's primary airport
Major Hub Airport
Regional airport — connections via hub
Culture & Lifestyle
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Urban Population
Highly urban — big city feel
Restaurant Density
Religious Congregations
Pro Sports Teams
NFL + NBA + MLB + NHL + MLS
Major Venues
Stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters (10K+ capacity)
Craft Breweries
3.2/100K residents — Solid scene
Craft Distilleries
Live Music
New Haven music heritage (Bright Eyes, MGMT); strong craft beer corridor
Transportation
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Car Insurance (Avg Annual)
Traffic Fatality Rate
Broadband Access
Social & Legal
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Abortion Access
Legal to viability; state law codified
LGBTQ+ Protections
Marijuana
Minimum Wage
Right to Work
Sports Betting
Casino Gambling
Online Gambling
State Lottery
Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun are among the largest casinos in North America. Online casino and sports betting legal since 2021.
Age of Consent
Sex Education
Sex ed required by state
Medically Accurate Required
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
Solair Recreation League (Woodstock) · Berkshire Vista (MA border)
Environment & Climate
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Air Quality (Annual AQI)
Near national avg
Natural Disaster Risk
Primary Hazards
Politics & Gun Laws
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2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Gambling
Jobs & Economy
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Job Market
+0.6% job growth · 4.1% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Strong tech presence
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
High remote work culture
Median Household Income
Business Climate
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Corporate Income Tax
LLC Formation Fee
LLC Annual Fee
Business Climate Rank
Bottom-10 nationally
Daily Life
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Gas Price (Regular)
Above avg (+0.08 vs national avg)
Consumer Fireworks
Sparklers and novelties only; no aerial or explosive fireworks
Weather & Natural Risks
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Winter Severity
Avg January high: 35°F
Summer Heat
Moderate summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Natural Hazards
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Venomous Snakes
Spider Hazard
Hurricane Risk
Tornado Risk
Wildfire Risk
Earthquake Risk
Danger score is a composite index. Methodology ↗
Veteran Benefits
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Veteran-Friendly Score
5.4% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Disabled vet property tax exemption
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
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What Residents Say
Cost of LIVING in CT : r/Connecticut
Car Taxes $69.67 $836.02 for both vehicles. Electric bill $132.55 $1,610.48. Car property tax: $400. Federal tax: 10-22% or 24% Social security ......
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Call me crazy but Connecticut is EXPENSIVE
Yes it's expensive: but groceries are expensive now through the US. Taxes are higher in CT than a lot of other states. PA is cheaper for taxes ......
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Anyone living in Connecticut in a similar situation?
We wanted to purchase a house. Doing all of my research the cost of staying in CT absolutely makes it one of the most expensive states in the US ......
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Californian thinking on moving to Connecticut. Pros/ cons ...
I am considering moving to Connecticut from California. While I have been considering different options, Connecticut seems to have homes in decent ......
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What do you tell people when they ask why you live in CT?
Just out of curiosity- my husband & I are considering a move to CT. I grew up in ct and moved to the south when I was 13. Everyone keeps saying how expensive .....
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Downsides of living in CT? : r/Connecticut
Edit: Thank you all so much for your responses. So grateful for everyone’s feedback. We’re looking to uproot our family and relocate to the West ......
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Does it feel like this? Does it seem that expensive here? ...
Yes, it's noticeably more expensive in CT compared to the southern US. The benefits vastly outweigh the cost though....
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Do taxes make people leave CT? : r/Connecticut
Sharing this story here, since I know there's a lot of debate around whether CT's tax rate causes people to move out of the state. A new analysis ......
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Thinking about moving to Connecticut from Texas. What ...
I’m originally from the Northeast. Raised in Montreal, then just outside of NYC in NJ before moving to San Francisco then Austin. So familiar ......
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Quality of life in Connecticut compared to other states ...
My opinion is that Connecticut is one of the best states to live in, if you can afford it. Affordability is arguably statistically easier for ......
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Data is informational only. Verify with a tax professional, real estate agent, and local sources before making relocation decisions. Crime data: FBI UCR ~2022. Healthcare: Commonwealth Fund / US News ~2023. Education: Education Week ~2023. Housing: Zillow / Census ACS ~2024. Insurance: rate surveys ~2024. Sponsored links marked “Sponsored” may earn a commission. This does not affect our data or rankings.