West Haven, CT Cost of Living


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West Haven cost of living score
109.2
More expensive
9.2% higher
than the US average
2.3% lower
than the Connecticut average
West Haven, 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.

West Haven, CT

Housing costs in West Haven?
A typical home costs $283,100, which is 16.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.8% less expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Haven costs $1,670 per month, which is 16.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford West Haven?
To live comfortably in West Haven, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $54,360 for a family, and $55,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Haven?
West Haven, CT has an overall high cost of living that is primarily due to its high real estate values and tax rates, which can make it difficult for those who are not used to paying such high prices for goods and services. Housing prices tend to fluctuate but they can vary depending on location too, so it pays to shop around if you want the best bargain available.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest HavenConnecticutUnited States
  109.2111.8100.0
  104.5106.6100
  120.5118.6100.0
  87.6109.2100.0
  $283,100$362,100$338,100
  129.4%118.5%100.0%
  107.6112.4100.0
  126.4126.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 9 years ago

Im just tired of the cold months and the price of the  More

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Over 14 years ago

West Haven has a nice long oceanfront, however,I would not want to swim at our beaches. The taxes for real estate are very high..I pay over $4,000 a year for a small  More

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Over 14 years ago

low crime,diverse  More

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