Torrington, CT Cost of Living


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Torrington cost of living score
105.9
More expensive
5.9% higher
than the US average
5.3% lower
than the Connecticut average
Torrington, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.9% higher than the U.S. average and 5.3% higher than the average for Connecticut.

Torrington, CT

Housing costs in Torrington?
A typical home costs $221,100, which is 34.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.9% less expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Torrington costs $1,080 per month, which is 24.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 53.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Torrington?
To live comfortably in Torrington, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $42,480 for a family, and $33,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Torrington?
The cost of living in Torrington, CT is quite reasonable compared to other cities in the region. The median income for households in Torrington is around $64,000 which is well above the national average. The unemployment rate is below the national average at 4.3%, making it an attractive destination for job seekers. Housing expenses are also relatively low and there are a variety of housing options available throughout the city. With its affordable cost of living and numerous amenities, Torrington is a great place to live and work.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTorringtonConnecticutUnited States
  105.9111.8100.0
  103.5106.6100
  111.8118.6100.0
  66.4109.2100.0
  $221,100$362,100$338,100
  118.7%118.5%100.0%
  86.3112.4100.0
  128.1126.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I bought a bank owned house in Torrington in 2011 and actually sold it for less in 2018 just to get out of this horrible place. The taxes are awful, 46 mill rate for  More

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I have lived and worked in Torrington for 25 years, but am not originally from here. Torrington is the biggest city, really the only city, in NW CT. Further north and  More

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Except for the winter (which I don't like anywhere), this region is beautiful. Torrington is an old mill town, so parts of it are definitely rough around the edges. On  More

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