Cost of living
Connecticut compared to Atlantic Coastal Plain
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Overview comparison
ConnecticutAtlantic Coastal Plain
Consumer prices in Connecticut are roughly 29% higher than in Atlantic Coastal Plain.
Cost of living
| Item | Connecticut | Atlantic Coastal Plain |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,196 | 2,029 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,086 | 4,784 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,034 | 1,097 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,460 | 3,092 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,449.23 | 1,331.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,168.79 | 2,296.75 |
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| Food person | 531 | 497 |
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| Food family | 1,479 | 1,448 |
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| Transport person | 58.18 | 180.63 |
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| Transport family | 158.05 | 491.5 |
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| Life expectancy | 87.37 years | 77.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Connecticut | Atlantic Coastal Plain |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.68 | 18.78 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 79.59 | 69.06 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.28 | 9.44 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.41 | 5.35 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.61 | 6.25 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.72 | 2.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Connecticut | Atlantic Coastal Plain |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,480 | 1,192.34 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,137.8 | 1,190.86 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,995.36 | 2,623.7 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,071.6 | 1,656.61 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 90.6 | 122.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 172.73 | 137.6 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.37 | 65.66 |
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Transportation
| Item | Connecticut | Atlantic Coastal Plain |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.25 | 5.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,107 | 4,494 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,916 | 2,794 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.84 | 2.86 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.69% | 63.32% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.65 | 21.89 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 0.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | Connecticut | Atlantic Coastal Plain |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 | 1.31 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.79 | 3.02 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.38 | 4.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.84 | 13.79 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.06 | 10.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.88 | 16.49 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.67 | 1.25 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 | 1.16 |
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Other
| Item | Connecticut | Atlantic Coastal Plain |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.97 | 26.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.35 | 12.28 |
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| Doctors visit | 144.34 | 109.91 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.91 | 14.05 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.51 | 50.52 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.03 | 107.55 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,926.21 | 1,347.23 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,729 | 10,161 |
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