Cost of Living in Southport, CT

With a cost of living index of 208, Southport, CT is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 108% more expensive than the national average and 83% above the Connecticut state average of 125. Southport is a small community of 1,529 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Southport's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $3,259 (147% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $905,600 (197% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.8x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Southport is $156,750, which is 109% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 25% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

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.