F
74%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
217%
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 Pemberwick Connecticut National
Cost of living174118100
Groceries106106100
Health care111111100
Housing317139100
Transportation116107100
Utilities115108100
Lifestyle & Entertainment115110100
Household Items105106100
Education & Childcare128116100
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  • The cost of living in Pemberwick is 48% higher than the Connecticut average
  • The cost of living in Pemberwick is 74% higher than the national average
  • Pemberwick housing is 217% 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$252,069$21,006$5,881$7,563
      Renters$72,635$6,053$1,695$2,179
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Pemberwick, CT, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Pemberwick, homeowners have a median income of $252,069. Using that number, a maximum of $5,881 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $72,635, which means there is a maximum of $1,695 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

      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.