2017 Places with the Lowest Cost of Living in ConnecticutAbout this List

Hartford

• City in Connecticut
• 69

Former Resident: Hartford has a modern downtown library which hosts many program ranging from how to get a passport, to fundraising for a 501(c)3 and salsa dancing. The Children's Department offered a wide variety of books featuring a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. It was also very comfortable and attractive. The downtown Y has a state of the arts gym. Good events at the expo center too!
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• C

• C-

• C

• 124,795 Population

Bridgeport

• City in Connecticut
• 311

Current Resident: Bridgeport is a mosaic for all types of cultures and lifestyles. The city is so diverse that you can enjoy cuisine from different parts of the world all on the same block. Bridgeport hosts a bunch of events during all seasons there is something to do regardless of your interest and hobbies. The city is family friendly with tons to offer families like education, recreational activities, and amusement. For singles, Bridgeport has a budding night life and several hot spots to be social and enjoy poetry, food, or arts!
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• C

• C-

• C-

• 147,340 Population

New Haven

• City in Connecticut
• 27

Current Resident: New Haven is a wonderful city for academics looking to hone their intellectual ideas because the city is home to Yale University, a higher education institution almost unparalleled in the world. The city also offers white-collar workers job opportunities in the finance district in downtown New Haven, where there is an abundance of restaurants and other entertainment venues to recharge in.
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• B

• C-

• C-

• 130,612 Population

Stamford

• City in Connecticut
• 54

Current Resident: I loved the town of Stamford. I've been back enough to want to move and live there and I have. I've watched Stamford transform from a small mom and pop town into a City on the verge of becoming the next New York City! With the additions happening to Harbor Point and Connecticut ave, Stamford is growing into something amazing.
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• A-

• B

• D+

• 126,592 Population

North Grosvenor Dale

• Town in Connecticut
• 4

Niche User: My town is considered the quiet corner and its true. Their are state parks, rivers, and woods. All of these are peaceful and relaxing places that you could never get sick of. I love that I live in a small town. You can hear the crickets at night and you never hear the traffic of cars either.
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• C

• C+

• B

• 1,707 Population

Thompson

• Town in Connecticut
• 3

• B-

• C+

• B-

• 9,357 Population

Canterbury

• Town in Connecticut
• 11

Current Resident: I have grown up in this town, with both of my parents being very active in the town. It may not be an everyone-knows-everyone kind of town, but people who are active in the town with local politics or the volunteer fire department really make a difference and are known.
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• B-

• B-

• B-

• 5,097 Population

Andover

• Town in Connecticut
• 2

Niche User: The area is very quiet and very safe. This area is close to my current college.
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• A-

• A-

• B-

• 3,217 Population

Plainfield

• Town in Connecticut
• 22

Former Resident: What I like about Plainfield, CT is how everyone is family oriented. It is a small town where everyone knows each other. We are all family in this small community. Everyone is willing to give out a hand in the time of need. Not only that but we work as a community to improve the needs and necessity for our communityand around us. It tought me a lot about team work, being able to help others, care for others and not onlythat but to also cherish people. What I would like to see change in my community is the lack of diversity and the acknowledge of it. Since most of us were born and lived here our entire, some even never step foot outside the state they lack the common sense of diversity and knowledge. Diversity is a big key in this nation and knowing a little will boarden certain mindsets.
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• B-

• C+

• B-

• 15,207 Population

East Brooklyn

• Town in Connecticut
• 2

Niche User: The overall experience of this area is great. There are many activities for people of all ages. Generally, the atmosphere is very positive. I've greatly enjoyed my experiences here and fellow residents I have met over the years. I would recommend living here for anyone who enjoys a nice rural and quiet town with plenty of character.
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• C

• B

• B-

• 1,672 Population

Sheldon-Charter Oak

• Neighborhood in Hartford, CT

• B

• C-

• B-

• 3,286 Population

Salmon Brook

• Town in Connecticut
• 5

Niche User: VERY low crime rate in this area. A home theft might occur every so often, but rarely enough that the whole town knows exactly what happened when something does happen.
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• A

• A-

• B-

• 2,676 Population

Lisbon

• Town in Connecticut
• 3

Niche User: There is not a day that I drive and do not see a cop along the way. It's not often I hear of local crimes.
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• B-

• B-

• B-

• 4,330 Population

South Windham

• Town in Connecticut

• C+

• C

• B-

• 1,458 Population

Barkhamsted

• Town in Connecticut
• 5

Niche User: I live in a small town of 3,000 people. There is nothing to do in my town. If we want to buy anything we need to go to neighboring towns. We do have a wonderful residential beach that opens in the summer. I moved here because it is a small town with a wonderful school system. There is little to no crime. We a beautiful state forest. I feel very blessed to live here.
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• A-

• B+

• B-

• 3,731 Population

Canton Valley

• Suburb of Hartford, CT

• B+

• A

• B-

• 1,659 Population

Poquonock Bridge

• Town in Connecticut

• B+

• A-

• B-

• 1,828 Population

Eastford

• Town in Connecticut
• 1

• B+

• A

• B-

• 1,765 Population

Norfolk

• Town in Connecticut

• B

• B+

• B-

• 591 Population

Moosup

• Town in Connecticut
• 14

• C

• C+

• B-

• 3,192 Population

Bantam

• Town in Connecticut

• B-

• A

• B-

• 842 Population

Putnam

• Town in Connecticut
• 12

Current Resident: I grew up in Putnam, moved away as an adult, and then returned, after more than a decade. When I was a child, Putnam wasn't as developed as it is now. There wasn't a lot for children or teens to do, for entertainment. In the years that I was away, it has really been built up, with lots of nice restaurants, shops, stores, and coffee shops, as well as one that is actually a Fair Trade Roastery (pretty neat!). There are lots of things to see and do, and the upkeep has also been really nice. It's a great place to live and visit in the fall, with beautiful views, and The Riverwalk. Putnam is also situated in a way, that makes it convenient to connect to other towns and the highway, so more to do, and see - also not so far from cities like Providence or Boston! I also feel really safe here, which is important to me.
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• C+

• C+

• B-

• 9,468 Population

Mansfield Center

• Town in Connecticut
• 4

Current Resident: It is so nice here. Everything is spread the right distance. Nothing is too far. It has been great so far. Nice and clean. Safe.
Read 4 Reviews

• A

• A

• B-

• 1,127 Population

Downtown

• Neighborhood in Hartford, CT
• 2

• A-

• C-

• B-

• 3,164 Population

Windsor Locks

• Suburb of Hartford, CT
• 15

Niche User: The general atmosphere of my neighborhood would definitely qualify as both safe and comfortable. The surrounding homes are filled with genuine and friendly families who have children around the same ages so they have a diverse group of, "built-in best friends," right from birth. Neighbors get together for picnics and BBQs when the summertime rolls around and are always lending a helping hand during fall clean-up and shoveling away the winter storms. The highway ramps are a close 5 minutes away but you can't here the noise pollution from our area, while the grocery store is just past that making it just a short drive in case you forgot the chips to your bean dip. I would absolutely choose this neighborhood or the surrounding areas to live again because I appreciate not only the serene atmosphere but I enjoy feeling like I have family living right next door.
Read 15 Reviews

• B

• B-

• B-

• 12,564 Population