Prospect, CT Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Prospect, Connecticut?
$5,670 / month
for a family, 5.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $68,040 for the year for a family.
$4,400 / month
for a single person, 7.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $52,800 for the year for a single person.

Prospect cost of living score
109.2
More expensive
9.2% higher
than the US average
2.3% lower
than the Connecticut average
Prospect, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 109.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.2% higher than the U.S. average and 2.3% higher than the average for Connecticut.

Prospect, CT

Housing costs in Prospect?
A typical home costs $355,400, which is 5.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.9% less expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Prospect costs $1,600 per month, which is 11.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 3.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Prospect?
To live comfortably in Prospect, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $68,040 for a family, and $52,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Prospect?
The cost of living in Prospect, CT is slightly higher than the national average. Housing costs in particular are much higher compared to other parts of the country, with a median home value of $227,600 and median rent of $1,073 per month. Groceries, transportation, utilities, and healthcare expenses are all at or slightly above the national average as well. Despite the higher cost of living, Prospect remains a desirable place to live due to its close proximity to Hartford and its strong sense of community.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock111.8100.0
  107.2  Unlock100.0
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  118.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$362,100$338,100
  118.7  Unlock100.0
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  126.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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