Compare take-home pay and living costs across 5 counties and 18 occupations in Connecticut.
We track 18 occupations in 5 counties of Connecticut. The middle median salary across all of those county-job combinations is $43,920 a year. Pick a county to see how its jobs pay after taxes and after rent, food and energy.
Housing is the biggest difference between places: a one-bedroom Fair Market Rent runs from $1,543 a month in Capitol Planning Region, CT to $2,071 in Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT.
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| County | Population | Jobs listed | Typical median pay | 1-bedroom rent | Jobs covering basics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region, CT | 977,290 | 18 | $44,170 | $1,543/mo | 100% |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 627,071 | 7 | $38,110 | $2,071/mo | 43% |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 570,598 | 4 | $41,780 | $1,743/mo | 100% |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT | 329,259 | 7 | $38,110 | $2,071/mo | 43% |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT | 175,822 | 18 | $44,170 | $1,543/mo | 100% |