Cost of Living in Wethersfield, CT

With a cost of living index of 99, Wethersfield, CT is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% cheaper than the national average and 26% below the Connecticut state average of 125. With a population of 27,180, Wethersfield is a mid-sized community that balances access to services with a more manageable cost of living compared to larger metros.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Wethersfield's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,303 (1% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $300,500 (1% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.5x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Wethersfield is $118,523, which is 58% 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.