Cost of Living in Tashua, CT

Population 3,436 · Connecticut · Data vintage 2023

196
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Tashua sits 107% above the national median — $631,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $197,000 (164% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Tashua sits roughly 7 miles northwest of Bridgeport — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 150% higher than Bridgeport's $252,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 207
Rent 180

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

About the Cost of Living in Tashua

The median home value in Tashua is $630,800 — 107% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,368/month, 80% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $197,000/year is 164% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, 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, Tashua has a cost of living index of 196 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 96% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$630,800
107% above avg
Median Rent
$2,368/mo
80% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.2x
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 95.8%
Renter-occupied 4.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,368
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,982/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
38.3 min
42% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.5%
Carpooled
7.2%
Public transit
3.2%
Work from home
19.1%

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
$197,000
164% above avg
Per Capita Income
$83,872
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
34% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.0%
Graduate degree 29.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.3
Male median age 47.9
Female median age 46.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Tashua, CT?

Tashua has a cost index of 196 (100 = national average). It is 96% above the national average.

What is average rent in Tashua, CT?

The median gross rent in Tashua is $2,368 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Tashua?

The median home value in Tashua is $630,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Tashua?

The median household income in Tashua is $197,000 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Tashua, CT?

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

Is Tashua, CT affordable?

Tashua is above average in cost of living, with an index of 196 — about 96% higher than the national average.