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Cost of living by state

Compare published cost, home-value, rent, and income data across every state in New England.

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Cost of living by state

StateCost of living index (U.S. avg = 100)Median home value
U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25077Latest source period: Dec 2024
Median rent
U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25064Latest source period: Dec 2024
Median household income
U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B19013Latest source period: Dec 2024
Connecticut—$366,900$1,488$95,781
Maine—$296,600$1,139$74,733
Massachusetts—$562,100$1,762$103,960
New Hampshire—$402,500$1,491$99,031
Rhode Island—$404,200$1,342$87,796
Vermont—$316,600$1,234$81,203

Historical data

State2024
Connecticut$366,900
Maine$296,600
Massachusetts$562,100
New Hampshire$402,500
Rhode Island$404,200
Vermont$316,600

ACS five-year estimates are rolling periods; each year reflects the corresponding five-year survey window.

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