Cost of Living in South Woodstock, CT

With a cost of living index of 91, South Woodstock, 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. South Woodstock is a small community of 1,294 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in South Woodstock's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,179 (11% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $248,500 (18% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.8x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in South Woodstock is $88,182, which is 17% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 16% 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.