We all know that the cost of living in Connecticut is high, but there are definitely some towns that are more affordable than others. According to recent data from Area Vibes, the following locations are the cheapest places to live in the Nutmeg State.
We’ve looked at the numbers and highlighted the most affordable places that have a livability index of more than 60. The livability index takes into account factors like education, crime, amenities, employment opportunities, and housing along with the cost of living. The result is this list of the cheapest yet still great places to live in Connecticut.
- Willimantic
Facebook/Willimantic Downtown Willimantic, home to the infamous Frog Bridge, is located in the town of Windham in the northeastern part of the state. The cost of living is 16% lower than the average in Connecticut and only 1% higher than the U.S. National average. Willimantic also scored high in amenities and lack of crime.
- Winsted
Facebook/St. James’ Episcopal Church, Winsted, CT Winsted is part of the town of Winchester in Litchfield County. Expect low crime and plenty of amenities in Winsted. The cost of living is 14% lower than the state average.
- Stafford Springs
Flickr/Barry Keleher Located in the northern part of the Nutmeg State, Stafford Springs is part of the town of Stafford located along the mouth of the Willimantic River. The cost of living in Stafford Springs ranks 14% lower than the state average and the cost of goods and services come in at 2% lower than Connecticut’s average.
- Torrington
Wikimedia Commons/Gwenythe b. Harvey Torrington is the largest city in Litchfield County. The cost of living is 13% lower than the state average in this city. Expect to find great amenities, a low crime rate, and affordable housing in Torrington.
- Rockville
Wikimedia Commons/Jtvoyager Rockville is a village in the town of Vernon. Located in Tolland County, this place also sits in the northern part of the state. Rockville has a cost of living 13% lower than Connecticut’s average and good amenities and low crime rate.
- Norwich
TripAdvisor/MeganZopf Norwich, a city in New London County, is known as the “Rose of New England.” In this booming city, the cost of living is 12% lower than the state average.
- Meriden
Wikipedia/John Phelan You can find Meriden halfway between Hartford and New Haven in the central part of Connecticut. This city has a 12% lower cost of living than the state average and also ranks well in regards to amenities.
- Manchester
Wikipedia/John Phelan Located in Hartford County, Manchester is one of Connecticut’s larger towns. The overall cost of living is 11% lower than the state average. You’ll also find great amenities and a low rate of crime in Manchester.
- Thompsonville
Wikipedia/MMZach Originally an industrial town back in 19th century, Thompsonville is in the town of Enfield in the northern part of the state. Thompsonville grabs good scores in the area of housing, low crime, and amenities. Its cost of living is 11% lower than Connecticut’s average.
- Bristol
Wikimedia/John Phelan Bristol is a suburban city located 20 miles southwest of Hartford. It is well known for being the home of ESPN and Lake Compounce. The cost of living in Bristol is 10% lower than the state average.
Were you surprised by the cheapest places to live in Connecticut? Did your hometown make the list? For more information about how the data was collected and how the livability statistics were calculated, click here. You can also check out the Nutmeg State’s artsiest town here.
Facebook/Willimantic Downtown
Willimantic, home to the infamous Frog Bridge, is located in the town of Windham in the northeastern part of the state. The cost of living is 16% lower than the average in Connecticut and only 1% higher than the U.S. National average. Willimantic also scored high in amenities and lack of crime.
Facebook/St. James’ Episcopal Church, Winsted, CT
Winsted is part of the town of Winchester in Litchfield County. Expect low crime and plenty of amenities in Winsted. The cost of living is 14% lower than the state average.
Flickr/Barry Keleher
Located in the northern part of the Nutmeg State, Stafford Springs is part of the town of Stafford located along the mouth of the Willimantic River. The cost of living in Stafford Springs ranks 14% lower than the state average and the cost of goods and services come in at 2% lower than Connecticut’s average.
Wikimedia Commons/Gwenythe b. Harvey
Torrington is the largest city in Litchfield County. The cost of living is 13% lower than the state average in this city. Expect to find great amenities, a low crime rate, and affordable housing in Torrington.
Wikimedia Commons/Jtvoyager
Rockville is a village in the town of Vernon. Located in Tolland County, this place also sits in the northern part of the state. Rockville has a cost of living 13% lower than Connecticut’s average and good amenities and low crime rate.
TripAdvisor/MeganZopf
Norwich, a city in New London County, is known as the “Rose of New England.” In this booming city, the cost of living is 12% lower than the state average.
Wikipedia/John Phelan
You can find Meriden halfway between Hartford and New Haven in the central part of Connecticut. This city has a 12% lower cost of living than the state average and also ranks well in regards to amenities.
Located in Hartford County, Manchester is one of Connecticut’s larger towns. The overall cost of living is 11% lower than the state average. You’ll also find great amenities and a low rate of crime in Manchester.
Wikipedia/MMZach
Originally an industrial town back in 19th century, Thompsonville is in the town of Enfield in the northern part of the state. Thompsonville grabs good scores in the area of housing, low crime, and amenities. Its cost of living is 11% lower than Connecticut’s average.
Wikimedia/John Phelan
Bristol is a suburban city located 20 miles southwest of Hartford. It is well known for being the home of ESPN and Lake Compounce. The cost of living in Bristol is 10% lower than the state average.
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