Kensington, CT Cost of Living


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Kensington cost of living score
104.8
More expensive
4.8% higher
than the US average
6.3% lower
than the Connecticut average
Kensington, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.8% higher than the U.S. average and 6.3% higher than the average for Connecticut.

Kensington, CT

Housing costs in Kensington?
A typical home costs $274,500, which is 18.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.2% less expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kensington costs $1,490 per month, which is 4.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 11.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Kensington?
To live comfortably in Kensington, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $52,560 for a family, and $48,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kensington?
Kensington, CT is an affluent town in Connecticut with a cost of living that is significantly higher than the national average. Housing costs are among the highest in the state, ranking high above the national average and making it one of the most expensive places to live in Connecticut. The median home value is roughly $564,000, and monthly rent costs can reach up to $2,700 for a single family residence. Overall, Kensington has some of the highest costs of living in Connecticut.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKensingtonConnecticutUnited States
  104.8111.8100.0
  107.6106.6100
  114.0118.6100.0
  96.7109.2100.0
  $274,500$362,100$338,100
  119.3%118.5%100.0%
  110.7112.4100.0
  132.1126.8100.0

   100=National Average

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