Cost of Living in Plantsville, CT

With a cost of living index of 95, Plantsville, CT is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 5% cheaper than the national average and 30% below the Connecticut state average of 125. Plantsville is a small community of 2,045 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Plantsville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,191 (10% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $289,500 (5% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.7x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Plantsville is $107,431, which is 43% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 13% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.