What it actually costs to live in
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT.
Living wage breakdown for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $20.70 | $43,063 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $31.87 | $66,299 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $42.43 | $88,260 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $52.77 | $109,761 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $27.44 | $57,079 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $38.83 | $80,765 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $49.02 | $101,962 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $58.98 | $122,688 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $14,125 | $1,177 |
| Food | $5,297 | $441 |
| Medical | $4,098 | $342 |
| Transportation | $6,127 | $511 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,503 | $209 |
| Personal & Misc | $3,162 | $264 |
| Taxes | $7,751 | $646 |
| Total | $43,063 | $3,589 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$20.70/hr
Minimum wage$16.35/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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Check a salary →Data calculated from HUD, BLS, USDA, and Census data (2025). Methodology based on MIT Living Wage Calculator research.