Cost of Living in East Brooklyn, CT

With a cost of living index of 91, East Brooklyn, CT is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 9% cheaper than the national average and 34% below the Connecticut state average of 125. East Brooklyn is a small community of 2,008 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in East Brooklyn's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,138 (14% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $268,000 (12% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in East Brooklyn is $62,125, which is 17% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 22% 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.