Best Cost of Living Counties in Connecticut
Median rent, home values, and housing affordability Compare rankings across all 9 counties.
Top 10
#1
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
CT
12/100
#2
Northwest Hills Planning Region
CT
11/100
#3
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
CT
9/100
#4
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
CT
9/100
#5
Capitol Planning Region
CT
7/100
#6
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
CT
6/100
#7
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
CT
5/100
#8
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
CT
4/100
#9
Western Connecticut Planning Region
CT
1/100
All Connecticut Counties Ranked
| # | County | Cost of Living Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 12.3 | 53.5 |
| 2 | Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT | 11.4 | 48.8 |
| 3 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 8.8 | 41.6 |
| 4 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT | 8.6 | 32.9 |
| 5 | Capitol Planning Region, CT | 7.2 | 31 |
| 6 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT | 6.4 | 42.2 |
| 7 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 5.3 | 28.2 |
| 8 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT | 4.3 | 28.4 |
| 9 | Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 0.7 | 38.3 |
Data Source
Cost of Living data from CostByCounty. See full details at CostByCounty. Data updated February 2026.