Cost of Living · Connecticut
Most Affordable Counties in Connecticut 2026
Ranked by housing affordability including median rent and home values.
Top 10 — Cost of Living in Connecticut
Score reflects cost of living only — not overall county quality.
1Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT2Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT3Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT4Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT5Capitol Planning Region, CT6Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT7South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT8Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT9Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
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11.4
8.8
8.6
7.2
6.4
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4.3
0.7
All Connecticut Counties — Cost of Living Rankings
9 counties ranked by cost of living score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | 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 | 41.5 |
| 4 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT | 8.6 | 32.8 |
| 5 | Capitol Planning Region, CT | 7.2 | 30.9 |
| 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 |