Cost of Living in Windsor Locks, CT

With a cost of living index of 94, Windsor Locks, CT is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 6% cheaper than the national average and 32% below the Connecticut state average of 125. Windsor Locks is a smaller community of 12,555 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Windsor Locks's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,290 (2% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $236,800 (22% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.6x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Windsor Locks is $90,417, which is 20% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% 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.