Branford, CT Cost of Living


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Branford cost of living score
109.2
More expensive
9.2% higher
than the US average
2.3% lower
than the Connecticut average
Branford, 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.

Branford, CT

Housing costs in Branford?
A typical home costs $376,900, which is 11.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.1% more expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Branford costs $1,810 per month, which is 26.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 8.3% more than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Branford?
To live comfortably in Branford, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $72,360 for a family, and $60,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Branford?
Branford, Connecticut is an attractive town with a high quality of life. The cost of living in Branford is slightly higher than the national average but remains within affordable limits for most families. The median home price is around $340,000 and the median rent is about $1,250 per month. Other costs such as taxes, transportation, food and utilities are all relatively low when compared to other parts of the country. Overall, living in Branford can still be enjoyable and affordable even though it's a bit more expensive than other places.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBranfordConnecticutUnited States
  109.2111.8100.0
  107.3106.6100
  120.5118.6100.0
  108.9109.2100.0
  $376,900$362,100$338,100
  120.0%118.5%100.0%
  105.3112.4100.0
  126.9126.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

no review just big mistakes when comparing cities wrong town/city names and wrong populations in ct example: branford, ct it used to be type  More

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Over 17 years ago

Branford has the New England town look located right on the shoreline. Has the small community feel. Located a short drive from New Haven where Yale is located. Cost  More

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