Cost of Living in Blue Hills, CT

With a cost of living index of 75, Blue Hills, CT is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 25% cheaper than the national average and 50% below the Connecticut state average of 125. Blue Hills is a small community of 1,989 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Blue Hills's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $783 (41% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $199,800 (34% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.2x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Blue Hills is $62,672, which is 17% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.