Mystic, CT Cost of Living


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Mystic cost of living score
106.8
More expensive
6.8% higher
than the US average
4.5% lower
than the Connecticut average
Mystic, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 106.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.8% higher than the U.S. average and 4.5% higher than the average for Connecticut.

Mystic, CT

Housing costs in Mystic?
A typical home costs $472,800, which is 39.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.6% more expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mystic costs $1,640 per month, which is 14.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Mystic?
To live comfortably in Mystic, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $90,720 for a family, and $52,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mystic?
The cost of living in Mystic, CT is slightly higher than the national average. Groceries, health care, transportation, and housing are all more expensive in Mystic than in other parts of the country. Despite this, however, Mystic is still considered a reasonably affordable place to live for those with a steady income. Rent prices are relatively low compared to other cities in Connecticut, and there is a wide variety of restaurants and cultural attractions that make living here very enjoyable and worth the extra cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMysticConnecticutUnited States
  106.8111.8100.0
  107.7106.6100
  112.3118.6100.0
  166.5109.2100.0
  $472,800$362,100$338,100
  112.4%118.5%100.0%
  104.5112.4100.0
  118.8126.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

Mystic is probably one of my favourite places in the world to visit. It's a tiny town full of history. Over the years, Mystic has really taken advantage of its rich  More

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Lyme Disease is carried by ticks smaller than a pinhead and Connecticut is infested with them. Harsh winters are mentioned, but summer hurricanes are also a con.   More

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A little costly to live here in Ct.,especially in Mystic. Good colleges and universities are everywhere in CT. Plenty to do and things to see. Mystic has very little  More

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