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    Lowest Cost of Living Neighborhoods in Connecticut (2026 Rankings)

    Utility costs are a key part of your monthly budget. We ranked 25 neighborhoods in Connecticut by electricity rate as a proxy for overall cost of living. Lower rates mean more money in your pocket.

    Milford city (balance)CT
    Kurby Score: 75
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $361,900
    Population: 50,664
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 38
    HartfordCT
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $198,900
    Population: 121,057
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 30
    StamfordCT
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $584,700
    Population: 135,413
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 30
    4
    New HavenCT
    Kurby Score: 75
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $236,500
    Population: 135,736
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 30
    5
    MeridenCT
    Kurby Score: 76
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $199,100
    Population: 60,556
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 38
    6
    Essex Village CDPEssex Village CDP, CT
    Kurby Score: 61
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $737,200
    Population: 2,725
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 38
    7
    NorwalkCT
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $491,800
    Population: 91,050
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 30
    8
    West Simsbury CDPWest Simsbury CDP, CT
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $457,700
    Population: 2,796
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 38
    9
    WaterburyCT
    Kurby Score: 76
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $162,800
    Population: 114,480
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 30
    10
    New BritainCT
    Kurby Score: 76
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $188,700
    Population: 74,212
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 30
    11
    GrotonCT
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $257,300
    Population: 9,364
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 38
    12
    DanburyCT
    Kurby Score: 75
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $355,500
    Population: 86,456
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 30
    13
    West Hartford CDPWest Hartford CDP, CT
    Kurby Score: 76
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $370,500
    Population: 64,088
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 30
    14
    BristolCT
    Kurby Score: 76
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $235,700
    Population: 61,052
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 30
    15
    Wallingford Center CDPWallingford Center CDP, CT
    Kurby Score: 76
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $281,300
    Population: 18,738
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 38
    16
    BridgeportCT
    Kurby Score: 75
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $227,200
    Population: 148,470
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 30
    17
    West HavenCT
    Kurby Score: 76
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $247,800
    Population: 55,336
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 38
    18
    NorwichCT
    Kurby Score: 76
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $200,400
    Population: 40,054
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 38
    19
    MiddletownCT
    Kurby Score: 75
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $257,800
    Population: 48,152
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 38
    20
    East Hartford CDPEast Hartford CDP, CT
    Kurby Score: 76
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $201,500
    Population: 50,942
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 38
    21
    SheltonCT
    Kurby Score: 75
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $410,400
    Population: 41,206
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 38
    22
    Oakville CDPOakville CDP, CT
    Kurby Score: 76
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $261,800
    Population: 9,387
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 38
    23
    MysticCT
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 12.67¢/kWh
    Home Value: $450,000
    Population: 4,205
    Walk Score: 75/100
    AQI: 44
    24
    Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County)Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County), CT
    Kurby Score: 62
    Electricity Rate: 25.50¢/kWh
    Home Value: $441,200
    Population: 8,279
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 38
    25
    AnsoniaCT
    Kurby Score: 70
    Electricity Rate: 25.50¢/kWh
    Home Value: $257,100
    Population: 18,954
    Walk Score: 32/100
    AQI: 38

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