Cheshire, CT Cost of Living


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Cheshire cost of living score
109.2
More expensive
9.2% higher
than the US average
2.3% lower
than the Connecticut average
Cheshire, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 109.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.2% higher than the U.S. average and 2.3% higher than the average for Connecticut.

Cheshire, CT

Housing costs in Cheshire?
A typical home costs $408,000, which is 20.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.7% more expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cheshire costs $1,710 per month, which is 19.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 2.9% more than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Cheshire?
To live comfortably in Cheshire, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $78,120 for a family, and $56,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cheshire?
The cost of living in Cheshire, CT is slightly higher than the national average. The median home cost in Cheshire is around $289,800 which is about 10% higher than the Connecticut average. Additionally, the median household income is just over $90,000 and has a 4.6% increase year-over-year. Overall, the cost of living in Cheshire is reasonable considering its proximity to major cities like Hartford and New Haven. Residents also benefit from low taxes, convenient transportation options, and access to various recreational activities such as hiking trails and nearby lakes.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCheshireConnecticutUnited States
  109.2111.8100.0
  108.4106.6100
  120.5118.6100.0
  130.1109.2100.0
  $408,000$362,100$338,100
  111.8%118.5%100.0%
  108.1112.4100.0
  126.6126.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

Overall excellent town for raising kids. When comparing towns look at the numbers, they take out any biases. You get the most for your family in  More

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Over 14 years ago

I love Cheshire because the people there are friendly,mind their own business and the town is so pretty! I live in Meriden and I go to Cheshire often just to relax.  More

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