Brookfield, CT Cost of Living


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Brookfield cost of living score
138.6
More expensive
38.6% higher
than the US average
24.0% higher
than the Connecticut average
Brookfield, 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.

Brookfield, CT

Housing costs in Brookfield?
A typical home costs $485,900, which is 43.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.2% more expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brookfield costs $2,290 per month, which is 60.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.5% more than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Brookfield?
To live comfortably in Brookfield, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $93,240 for a family, and $74,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brookfield?
Brookfield, CT offers a high quality of life at an affordable cost. The cost of living in Brookfield is slightly higher than the U.S. average, but still remains relatively low compared to nearby cities like Danbury and Newtown. Despite the higher cost of living, Brookfield residents benefit from amenities like access to superior health care facilities and services, excellent educational resources for children of all ages, and a wide range of recreational activities such as parks, trails, golf courses and more. In addition, local businesses provide jobs throughout the area. All these factors make Brookfield an ideal place to live for families who want to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without breaking their budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrookfieldConnecticutUnited States
  138.6111.8100.0
  105.3106.6100
  126.8118.6100.0
  150.7109.2100.0
  $485,900$362,100$338,100
  120.0%118.5%100.0%
  130.8112.4100.0
  162.1126.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

In the 50s and 60s CT was booming. But those ultra far left politicians made big mistakes! CT wasn't planned well. High place corruption began to surface in the 70s.  More

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