Cost of Living in Poquonock Bridge, CT

With a cost of living index of 92, Poquonock Bridge, CT is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 8% cheaper than the national average and 34% below the Connecticut state average of 125. Poquonock Bridge is a small community of 1,108 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Poquonock Bridge's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,349 (2% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $190,700 (37% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Poquonock Bridge is $42,907, which is 43% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 38% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. 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.