Cost of Living in Southport, CT

Get 300+ Local Insights for Any Address in Southport, CT

Get Access to 300+ Local Data Points
F
88%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
273%
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 Southport Connecticut National
Cost of living188118100
Groceries104106100
Health care111111100
Housing373139100
Transportation106107100
Utilities106108100
Lifestyle & Entertainment113110100
Household Items108106100
Education & Childcare117116100
Does this Area Fit Your Budget? Local Insights Report
  • Know the community before you call it home
  • Compare multiple areas side by side
  • Access over 300 data points for any address
Local Insights Report

Homes For Sale In Southport, CT

property for sale

491 Westway Rd #491

Southport, CT
property for sale

280 Mill Hill Rd

Southport, CT
property for sale

276 Flintlock Rd

Southport, CT
property for sale

844 Mill Hill Ter

Southport, CT

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Southport is 60% higher than the Connecticut average
  • The cost of living in Southport is 88% higher than the national average
  • Southport housing is 273% 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

Most Affordable Places to Live in and Around Southport

See all the best places to live around Southport

Compare Southport, CT Cost of Living

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs
      How would you rate the cost of living in Southport?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      Is the cost of living increasing or decreasing in Southport?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Southport poll results

      The best places in Connecticut

      Here are the best places to live in ConnecticutSafest States In The USSee the best places to live in SouthportMost Dangerous Cities In The US
      Best Places in Connecticut

      Salary Calculator

      This is how much you would need to earn in
      Price difference in compared to
      Cost of living index
      Groceries index
      Health care index
      Housing index
      Transportation index
      Utilities index
      Lifestyle index
      Household index
      Educare index

      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$242,746$20,229$5,664$7,283
      Renters$305,174$25,431$7,120$9,156

      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%

      Nearby cities with low cost of living

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Cannondale, CT4561099.3%
      Bridgeport, CT149,3981098.6%
      Derby, CT12,6841099.1%
      Ansonia, CT19,45611110.8%
      Stratford, CT53,93711716.8%
      Southport, CT1,74718887.7%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Coaling, AL1,747964.2%
      Ackerman, MS1,7478712.7%
      Smith Valley, NV1,74714747.5%
      Venise-en-Québec, QC1,747n/a 
      Meridian Hills, IN1,74614646.0%
      Southport, CT1,74718887.7%
      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.
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2026