Cost of Living in Pleasant Valley, CT

With a cost of living index of 89, Pleasant Valley, CT is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 11% cheaper than the national average and 36% below the Connecticut state average of 125. Pleasant Valley is a small community of 343 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Pleasant Valley's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,121 (15% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $242,600 (20% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Pleasant Valley is $59,135, which is 21% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 23% 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.