Cost of Living in Cheshire Village, CT

Population 6,049 · Connecticut · Data vintage 2023

111
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Cheshire Village sits on the smaller end of the Connecticut city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Cheshire Village sits roughly 8 miles east of Waterbury — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 112% higher than Waterbury's $185,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 129
Rent 83

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Cheshire Village

The median home value in Cheshire Village is $393,200 — 29% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,090/month, 17% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $114,923/year is 54% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Connecticut's top state income tax rate is 7.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. Overall, Cheshire Village has a cost of living index of 111 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 11% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$393,200
29% above avg
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
17% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
30.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,133
1 BR
$1,306
2 BR
$1,653
3 BR
$1,992
4 BR
$2,363
Owner-occupied 73.0%
Renter-occupied 27.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,090
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,704/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.7 min
1% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.9%
Carpooled
3.7%
Public transit
0.8%
Walked
4.2%
Work from home
9.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 2.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$114,923
54% above avg
Per Capita Income
$65,960
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
32% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 33.0%
Graduate degree 28.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 50.3
Male median age 46
Female median age 52.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cheshire Village, CT?

Cheshire Village has a cost index of 111 (100 = national average). It is 11% above the national average.

What is average rent in Cheshire Village, CT?

The median gross rent in Cheshire Village is $1,090 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cheshire Village?

The median home value in Cheshire Village is $393,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Cheshire Village?

The median household income in Cheshire Village is $114,923 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cheshire Village, CT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cheshire Village is 6.3%. The Connecticut state income tax top rate is 7.0%.

Is Cheshire Village, CT affordable?

Cheshire Village is above average in cost of living, with an index of 111 — about 11% higher than the national average.

Cheshire Village at a Glance

Population
6,049
Median Income
$114,923
Home Value
$393,200
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
Unemployment
3.3%
Sales Tax
6.3%
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