Cost of Living in Glastonbury Center, CT

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23%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
59%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Glastonbury Center Connecticut National
Cost of living123118100
Groceries105106100
Health care111111100
Housing159139100
Transportation107107100
Utilities111108100
Lifestyle & Entertainment109110100
Household Items107106100
Education & Childcare112116100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Glastonbury Center is 5% higher than the Connecticut average
  • The cost of living in Glastonbury Center is 23% higher than the national average
  • Glastonbury Center housing is 59% higher than the national average
  • Connecticut general sales tax is 24% higher than the national average
  • Connecticut state income tax is 16% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$171,015$14,251$3,990$5,131
      Renters$72,725$6,060$1,697$2,182
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Glastonbury Center, CT, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Glastonbury Center homeowners, is $171,015. This would allow for a maximum of $3,990 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $72,725 which would result in a maximum of $1,697 to be spent on rental costs.

      Connecticut Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Connecticut 6.35% 6.35%

      Connecticut Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Connecticut 3% 6.99%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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