Watertown, CT Cost of Living


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Watertown cost of living score
105.9
More expensive
5.9% higher
than the US average
5.3% lower
than the Connecticut average
Watertown, 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.

Watertown, CT

Housing costs in Watertown?
A typical home costs $316,400, which is 6.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.6% less expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Watertown costs $1,480 per month, which is 3.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 12.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Watertown?
To live comfortably in Watertown, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $60,480 for a family, and $46,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Watertown?
Watertown, CT is considered to be an affordable place to live. The average cost of living is 8 percent below the national average and the median housing cost is around $269,000. Utilities are relatively low for the area and transportation options including buses and trains make it easy to commute without having to rely on a car. Groceries and other daily necessities are also reasonably priced. All in all, Watertown offers an affordable lifestyle that appeals to many looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of big cities while still enjoying access to all of the amenities they need.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWatertownConnecticutUnited States
  105.9111.8100.0
  105.3106.6100
  111.8118.6100.0
  99.2109.2100.0
  $316,400$362,100$338,100
  121.5%118.5%100.0%
  88.7112.4100.0
  127.7126.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

The winters are cold and damp and long. The summers are not too hot, although there can be humidity for at least several weeks in the summer, which makes it  More

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Over 16 years ago

We have lived in Watertown now 1 1/2 years, I love the location and  More

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