2020 Places with the Lowest Cost of Living in ConnecticutAbout this List

Franklin

• Town in Connecticut
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: I live in Franklin and apart from the smells of animal life, the overall feeling of life in Franklin is robust. There is not a lot that happens there which is very okay by my standards. Its a quite little town and its got lots of farm life in terms of goats, chickens, corn, and horses everywhere. Its a small town connected to the rest of the state and its very easy to get around to where you want to go.
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• B

• B-

• B+

• 1,842 Population

Lebanon

• Town in Connecticut
• 20 reviews

Current Resident: I love this town. Every corner has beautiful views, animals, and great people. It is a community of people who share similar values; nature, support, and kindness. It is very close to lots of great places; Norwich which has stores, food, and a community college, Willimantic which has lots of mom and pop stores and Eastern CT University, and Storrs which is home to UCONN. Lebanon is a great town for farmers, those who enjoy nature and farmers markets, and families.
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• A-

• B

• B

• 7,256 Population

Plainfield

• Town in Connecticut
• 27 reviews

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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• C+

• C+

• B

• 15,114 Population

Thompson

• Town in Connecticut
• 5 reviews

• B-

• C

• B

• 9,343 Population

Bozrah

• Town in Connecticut
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: A town great if you don't need to live near people. Moved during my senior year of high school and it has done the job. Could use things to do.
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• B-

• C+

• B

• 2,567 Population

Andover

• Town in Connecticut
• 2 reviews

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

• 3,223 Population

Putnam

• Town in Connecticut
• 18 reviews

Current Resident: Lovely downtown area, amazing nightlife; cute little shops opening all the time. Check out the playhouse as well its definitely a great treasure to discover in this part of CT. There are a ton of fantastic restaurants in town such as The Black Dog, or The Stomping Ground. Great places to go if you're in your 20s, housing is affordable although as with any city, there will always be an area that doesn't necessarily look "safe" thankfully the police department here is very active in the community and show up often during city functions such as first fridays, the water fires, or the holiday light parade to name a few.
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• B

• C+

• B

• 9,360 Population

Wauregan

• Town in Connecticut

• C

• C+

• B

• 1,321 Population

Moosup

• Town in Connecticut
• 15 reviews

Current Resident: Moosup is a very great town in the quiet corner of Connecticut! I have lived here since 2008 because before this year I lived in Andover, another town in Connecticut. Moosup has many job for college students like myself that will work with us while in school. Also Moosup's crime rate is not as big as other places that have huge cities in them. Overall, it is safe, quiet little town that I do not mind living in.
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• C

• C+

• B

• 3,943 Population

Winchester

• Town in Connecticut
• 6 reviews

• B-

• C

• B

• 10,798 Population

Quinebaug

• Town in Connecticut

• C+

• C

• B

• 1,327 Population

East Granby

• Suburb of Hartford, CT
• 8 reviews

Current Resident: East Granby is a very small rural town adjacent to Granby and Suffield. With plenty of open land and wooded areas, the town is serene all throughout the year. A generous amount of farms promote healthy living with available locally-grown produce. With these details in mind, East Granby is a perfect choice to raise a family. To contrast, the towns small size does not facilitate many afternoon activities. The nightlife is poor, with few restaurants and bars. In order to experience some activity, one must venture to nearby Granby or Simsbury. Nevertheless, East Granby is a wonderful little town where one can find healthy living and relaxation.
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• A

• A

• B

• 5,256 Population

Torrington

• Town in Connecticut
• 96 reviews

Current Resident: While some of the roads and buildings may seem to be in disrepair, Torrington, CT is bursting with life and community. The town is home to the Nutmeg Conservatory and the Warner Theatre, providing locals and visitors alike with myriad opportunities to attend musicals, plays, and dance and music performances. Main Street also boasts the Performance Hub, a local concert venue, and down the street you can find the Five Points art gallery. These two places offer fun art and music events for the whole family, as well as offering a creative outlet to local artists and musicians.While Torrington may not look like much at first glance, all you need to do is look a little bit closer to find a community full of life!
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• B-

• C

• B

• 34,737 Population

Woodstock

• Town in Connecticut
• 15 reviews

Current Resident: Perfect location to live if you enjoy a rural, yet 'nearby' lifestyle.

Contrary to what some have reviewed, it is far from 'not much to do'. It really all depends on what ones version of 'something to do' entails. If that something to do means a robust nightlife, then yes, you are an urbanite and Woodstock is not likely your cup of tea.

But if your idea of 'something to do' includes almost endless recreational opportunities (cycling - road and mtn, horseback, x/c skiing, kayaking, hiking, etc), Wonderful scenic vistas, rolling hills, local farms that are open to the public for shopping local produce, meats, dairy, ice cream, etc, and a super friendly country inclined citizenry that are aligned on protecting a real rural gem from suburban sprawl, then Woodstock cannot be beat. Add to that, a high school that is nearly on par with pricey private institutions.

All in all, great place to live and even more so to bring up a family.
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• B+

• B-

• B

• 7,813 Population

Hazardville

• Suburb in Connecticut
• 11 reviews

Nearby Resident: Hazardville is very nice place, I like Hazardville, Hazardville very beautiful place, Hazardville is breath taking place, Hazardville is nice looking, Hazardville is goreous place.
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• B

• C+

• B

• 4,896 Population

Harwinton

• Town in Connecticut
• 25 reviews

Current Resident: Harwinton is a wonderful town to raise a family in. Harwinton a community you want to be a part of. From local events, to very little increase in taxes despite the conditions of the economy over the last few years, Harwinton is a great place to live! Our first Selectman of many years now, Mike Criss, does a great job year after of keeping Harwinton special. I am proud to call Harwinton my home.
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• A-

• A

• B

• 5,469 Population

Stafford

• Town in Connecticut
• 16 reviews

Former Resident: Lived in Stafford for 17 years and kids went through schools here from Pre K to high school. Great school system- one child was gifted and one had learning disabilities. Great teachers who care and teach for many years in this district. No nightlife, but that’s okay. Lots to do at school activities and church too. Friendly people, great helpful neighbors. Public library had great programs for kids and families. Enough stores in town to get basics, except clothing. Wish there were more grocery stores for competition.
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• B

• B

• B

• 11,890 Population

Salmon Brook

• Suburb in Connecticut
• 5 reviews

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

• 2,438 Population

Stafford Springs

• Town in Connecticut
• 10 reviews

Current Resident: Stafford Springs is one of those little towns that you can drive by and miss in a minute, but its impact is so much more. If you need a place to feel at peace and have a little quiet, Stafford is the place for you. In such a mountainous area, the fall foliage offers picture perfect moments. In Stafford you can eat out at a few different restaurants, and one cute cafe that feels cozy. One will never feel unsafe in any part of Stafford. It has a down to earth feel with the decorations that line the street for each season. If anyone ever is looking for a day trip, Stafford Springs is the place to visit!
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• B-

• B

• B

• 4,947 Population

Plymouth

• Suburb of Hartford, CT
• 10 reviews

Current Resident: It is a very small traditional town. It is a rural area. The scenery is beautiful. Wish there were more nightlife activities.
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• B

• B-

• B

• 11,782 Population

South Windham

• Town in Connecticut

• B-

• C

• B

• 1,533 Population

Blue Hills

• Suburb of Hartford, CT

• C+

• C

• B

• 2,753 Population

Long Hill

• Town in Connecticut
• 6 reviews

• A-

• B+

• B

• 4,191 Population

Killingly

• Town in Connecticut
• 23 reviews

Current Resident: Overall, Killingly a decent community. It offers something for everyone... The public library offers activities for children to participate in, the Little Theatre allows children under 18 to audition for plays (mostly musicals), and the school system (depending on your interests) is excellent.
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• B-

• C+

• B

• 17,170 Population

North Grosvenor Dale

• Town in Connecticut
• 5 reviews

Current Resident: It's a small town, which means it's relatively quiet around here and everyone pretty much minds their one business. The traffic is low and we have small conveniences in town such as a gas station, low cost expanded convenience store, family restaurant, and a Dunkin Donuts. There's even a nice little park area with a pond and boat launch. Great town to raise a family or just simply live a simple, peaceful life.
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• C-

• C

• B

• 1,271 Population