Cost of Living in Danielson, CT

Population 4,185 · Connecticut · Data vintage 2023

81
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Danielson offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $220,000 — costs less than 3.1 times median household income of $71,672, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. A poverty rate near 25% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.

Geographically, Danielson sits roughly 25 miles west of Providence. Median home values run roughly 32% lower than Providence's $323,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 72
Rent 95

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

About the Cost of Living in Danielson

The median home value in Danielson is $219,800 — 28% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,251/month, 5% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $71,672/year is 4% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 14.1%, above 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, Danielson has a cost of living index of 81 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 19% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$219,800
28% below avg
Median Rent
$1,251/mo
5% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.6x
Favors buying
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 44.8%
Renter-occupied 55.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,251
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,865/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
33.3 min
23% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.3%
Carpooled
5.2%
Public transit
1.3%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
6.2%

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
$71,672
4% below avg
Per Capita Income
$33,328
Unemployment Rate
14.1%
192% above avg
Poverty Rate
25.4%
Labor Force Participation
72.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.7%
Graduate degree 1.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.6
Male median age 33.5
Female median age 35.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Danielson, CT?

Danielson has a cost index of 81 (100 = national average). It is 19% below the national average.

What is average rent in Danielson, CT?

The median gross rent in Danielson is $1,251 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Danielson?

The median home value in Danielson is $219,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Danielson?

The median household income in Danielson is $71,672 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Danielson, CT?

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

Is Danielson, CT affordable?

Yes, Danielson is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 81 — about 19% below the US national average of 100.

Danielson at a Glance

Population
4,185
Median Income
$71,672
Home Value
$219,800
Median Rent
$1,251/mo
Unemployment
14.1%
Sales Tax
6.3%
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