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How much do I need to live in Southbury, Connecticut?
$5,820 / month
for a family, 7.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $69,840 for the year for a family.
$5,700 / month
for a single person, 19.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $68,400 for the year for a single person.

Southbury cost of living score
109.2
More expensive
9.2% higher
than the US average
2.3% lower
than the Connecticut average
Southbury, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces ºÚÁÏÉçÇø score of 109.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.2% higher than the U.S. average and 2.3% higher than the average for Connecticut.

Southbury, CT

Housing costs in Southbury?
A typical home costs $363,600, which is 7.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.4% more expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Southbury costs $2,070 per month, which is 44.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.8% more than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Southbury?
To live comfortably in Southbury, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $69,840 for a family, and $68,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Southbury?
Southbury, CT is known for its relatively high cost of living. The median home price in the area is around $390,000, which is significantly higher than the national average of around $200,000. Other costs associated with living in Southbury are also slightly higher than average – groceries, healthcare, transportation, and utilities all tend to be more expensive than in other parts of Connecticut and the United States. Despite this cost difference however, Southbury is still a desirable place to live due to its access to nature, quality public schools and low crime rate.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock111.8100.0
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    Unlock$362,100$338,100
  121.5  Unlock100.0
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  126.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 11 years ago

My husband and I retired here a very short time ago and we feel we found a place that is welcoming to all and offers everyone something that fits their bill. A great  More

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Over 17 years ago

Southbury used to be an affordable small town to live in. In just the last 7 years property taxes have risen almost 70%. Many people who could easily afford to live here  More

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Over 17 years ago

Southbury is the "sweet spot" of Connecticut for weather, getting just the right amount of sun and precipitation while avoiding the potential flooding along the coast  More

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