Lyme, CT Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Lyme, Connecticut?
$9,780 / month
for a family, 81.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $117,360 for the year for a family.
$4,700 / month
for a single person, 1.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $56,400 for the year for a single person.

Lyme cost of living score
106.8
More expensive
6.8% higher
than the US average
4.5% lower
than the Connecticut average
Lyme, 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.

Lyme, CT

Housing costs in Lyme?
A typical home costs $612,900, which is 81.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 69.3% more expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lyme costs $1,750 per month, which is 22.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.1% more than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Lyme?
To live comfortably in Lyme, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $117,360 for a family, and $56,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lyme?
The cost of living in Lyme, CT is higher than the average cost of living in the United States. The median home value in Lyme is $390,000, which is about 17% higher than the national median home value of $334,200. In addition, groceries and healthcare are 3% and 7% more expensive respectively compared to the rest of the nation. While rents are slightly lower than the overall US average, transportation costs are about 4% higher. All in all, while life in Lyme can be pricey, it’s worth it for those who love life near New England’s beautiful coastline.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLymeConnecticutUnited States
    Unlock111.8100.0
  111.5  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$362,100$338,100
  112.4  Unlock100.0
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  118.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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