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How We Ranked the Most Expensive Places

Each city is scored across five weighted categories using daily MLS data and verified government stats. Every metric is benchmarked against both its state average and the national average — dual benchmarking — so a market isn’t judged expensive just for sitting in a high-cost state.

Scoring weights

  • Housing Costs40%

    Sale price, price per sq ft & high-value concentration vs. state and national benchmarks.

  • Rent Burden20%

    Median rent, rent-to-income ratio & rental demand vs. state and national medians.

  • Income vs. Cost Imbalance15%

    The gap between median household income and the cost of living for the area.

  • Market Demand Intensity15%

    Turnover, scarcity, days on market & buyer competition from Houzeo’s live MLS feed.

  • Cost of Living10%

    Utilities, transportation & everyday goods vs. state and national averages — the tiebreaker.

Our data sources

MLS metrics update daily; government data is added on each agency’s release schedule.

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Top 3 Most Expensive Connecticut Cities for Retirees

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Cost of Living in Connecticut's Most Expensive Cities

Housing costs are only part of the equation in Connecticut's priciest markets. Here is what to expect across five of Connecticut's most expensive cities.

CityMedian Home PriceMedian RentCost of LivingRank
Greenwich $1,975,000$6,499arrow 55% above national avg1/10
New Canaan $1,450,000$5,300arrow 55% above national avg2/10
Darien $2,015,000$5,000arrow 55% above national avg3/10
Westport $2,014,000$8,078arrow 29% above national avg4/10
Wilton $1,499,103$4,645arrow 42% above national avg5/10

Safest Places to Live in Connecticut

Connecticut is home to several cities known for low crime rates, peaceful neighborhoods, and strong community living. Based on recent crime and safety data, these places consistently rank among the safest places to live in Connecticut. Explore which Connecticut cities stand out for security, comfort, and everyday quality of life. Browse our safest places to live in Connecticut rankings to see which cities earned a spot on the list.

Rank#1

Ridgefield

98/100

Score

Safest Safest

Rank#2

Cheshire

97/100

Score

Safest Safest

Rank#3

Glastonbury

95/100

Score

Safest Safest

Rank#4

Shelton

91/100

Score

Safest Safest

Rank#5

Norwalk

84/100

Score

Safest Safest

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