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Manchester, CT is a great community to live in. With its low 2 bedroom rent of $1,660 compared to the US average of $1,430, it makes it an affordable place to reside. There are many local businesses in the area such as United Technologies Corporation (UTC), Kaman Corporation, Hartford HealthCare Medical Group and Pratt & Whitney. These companies bring plenty of job opportunities for its residents. It's Grocery Cost Index is also higher than the US at 104 so you can expect to pay just a bit more for your weekly groceries. Overall Manchester is a great community with plenty of amenities and activities for all types of people making it a great place to call home.

Manchester has an unemployment rate of 8.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Manchester has seen the job market increase by 0.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Manchester
- The Sales Tax Rate for Manchester is 6.4%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Manchester is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Manchester
- The average income of a Manchester resident is $32,558 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Manchester resident is $78,598 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyManchester, ConnecticutUnited States
  86
  -6.0%-6.2%
  29.6%33.5%
  6.4%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $40,335$37,638
  $78,598$69,021
  $91,124$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  5.1%6.8%
  11.3%10.0%
  2.1%2.5%
  11.5%11.0%
  4.3%4.8%
  0.6%0.8%
  2.1%1.9%
  7.9%4.7%
  1.4%1.9%
  9.5%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.9%4.2%
  9.8%9.3%
  14.2%14.0%
  1.7%2.1%
  6.0%7.0%
  4.7%4.8%
  3.9%4.7%
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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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