Manchester, CT Cost of Living


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Manchester cost of living score
104.8
More expensive
4.8% higher
than the US average
6.3% lower
than the Connecticut average
Manchester, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.8% higher than the U.S. average and 6.3% higher than the average for Connecticut.

Manchester, CT

Housing costs in Manchester?
A typical home costs $259,200, which is 23.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.4% less expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Manchester costs $1,660 per month, which is 16.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Manchester?
To live comfortably in Manchester, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $49,680 for a family, and $53,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Manchester?
Manchester is located within Hartford County , Connecticut with a population just over 58 , 000 people . The city boasts an overall affordable cost of living with median home prices at about 224,000 dollars which falls below both Connecticut's statewide average as well as national levels. Similarly, monthly rental rates remain fairly low compared to surrounding areas averaging 1,595 dollars per month ; a far cry from cities like Stamford (2299 ) or Westport (2485 ) nearby . Aside from housing expenses Manchester's taxes also remain relatively cheap with a combined tax rate for all business operations amounting up 4% .
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesManchesterConnecticutUnited States
  104.8111.8100.0
  104.3106.6100
  114.0118.6100.0
  70.3109.2100.0
  $259,200$362,100$338,100
  118.4%118.5%100.0%
  105.6112.4100.0
  132.8126.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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My husband and I moved to CT 20 years ago. He was headhunted by a firm in Hartford, and they made a good enough salary offer to bring us here. Oy, the sticker shock!  More

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Over 9 years ago

It Sucks No work no friendly  More

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Over 13 years ago

Manchester is a gateway to Hartford. Then its all down hill from there. watch out  More

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