Newtown, CT Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Newtown, Connecticut?
$8,490 / month
for a family, 57.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $101,880 for the year for a family.
$5,533 / month
for a single person, 16.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $66,400 for the year for a single person.

Newtown cost of living score
138.6
More expensive
38.6% higher
than the US average
24.0% higher
than the Connecticut average
Newtown, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 138.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 38.6% higher than the U.S. average and 24.0% lower than the average for Connecticut.

Newtown, CT

Housing costs in Newtown?
A typical home costs $531,100, which is 57.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.7% more expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Newtown costs $2,030 per month, which is 42.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.2% more than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Newtown?
To live comfortably in Newtown, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $101,880 for a family, and $66,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Newtown?
Living in Newtown, CT is significantly more expensive than the average cost of living in the United States. According to recent data, the median house value in Newtown is $531,100 which is 56.4% higher than the US national average of $338,100. Additionally, Cost of Living index for Newtown is 137 which is 37% higher than the US average of 100. This means that basic necessities such as groceries and housing are more expensive in Newtown compared to other areas in the United States.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesNewtownConnecticutUnited States
    Unlock111.8100.0
  105.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock118.6100.0
  165.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$362,100$338,100
  118.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock112.4100.0
  162.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Lived here for 32 years. New community/senior center just built looks promising. Swimming pool and lake swimming. Community center will also have swimming. 3 grocery  More

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