Stratford, CT Cost of Living


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Stratford cost of living score
138.6
More expensive
38.6% higher
than the US average
24.0% higher
than the Connecticut average
Stratford, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 138.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 38.6% higher than the U.S. average and 24.0% lower than the average for Connecticut.

Stratford, CT

Housing costs in Stratford?
A typical home costs $370,400, which is 9.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.3% more expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Stratford 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 Stratford?
To live comfortably in Stratford, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $70,920 for a family, and $59,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Stratford?
Stratford, CT is an idyllic town located right off Long Island Sound and close to popular Bridgeport. Housing price ranges vary greatly with homes starting sweetly around $180k all the way up almost double that amount at nearly $350K; rents however are more moderate ranging between $1200-$1800 monthly depending on size and location. Residents can also take advantage of grocery prices which tend drop lower than statewide averages throughout Connecticut making it easy for locals to get more bang for their buck!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStratfordConnecticutUnited States
  138.6111.8100.0
  103.1106.6100
  126.8118.6100.0
  113.6109.2100.0
  $370,400$362,100$338,100
  129.7%118.5%100.0%
  133.8112.4100.0
  161.9126.8100.0

   100=National Average

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