Moving to Connecticut from Indiana

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Indiana to Connecticut? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Indiana to Connecticut, you would find that Connecticut is 30.7% more expensive than Indiana. A $75,000 salary in Indiana would need to be roughly $102,200 in Connecticut to maintain the same lifestyle.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Indiana and Connecticut.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 $102,200

To maintain the same standard of living in Connecticut

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 26.2% more

Groceries

pay 39.0% more

Transportation

pay 17.6% more

Housing

pay 44.4% more

Childcare

pay 26.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 46.7% more

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Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Connecticut compared to Indiana.

Is it safe?

Violent crime rateFBI Uniform Crime Reporting, 2023

incidents per 100,000 people per year

IN
327
CT
147
Property crime rateFBI Uniform Crime Reporting, 2023

incidents per 100,000 people per year

IN
1519
CT
1528

Indiana generally does better on safety, though Connecticut leads in violent crime rate.

How's the healthcare?

Uninsured rateUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of people without health insurance

IN
7.3%
CT
5.1%
Adult obesity rateCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

IN
38.5%
CT
31.3%

Connecticut performs significantly better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about housing?

Median home valueUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

typical price of a home

IN
$201,600
CT
$343,200
Median rentUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

typical monthly gross rent

IN
$1,020
CT
$1,431

Indiana performs better than Connecticut across all what about housing? metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

IN
88.5%
CT
91.3%
Average commuteUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

minutes each way to work

IN
24 min
CT
27 min

Indiana generally does better on infrastructure, though Connecticut leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IN
2.7%
CT
4.1%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

IN
$59,083
CT
$77,582

Connecticut generally does better on employment & economy, though Indiana leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2020

average years of life at birth

IN
75.0 yrs
CT
78.4 yrs
Bachelor's degree or higherUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of adults with a 4-year college degree

IN
19%
CT
29%

Connecticut performs significantly better than Indiana across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

IndianapolisRain: 40.8 in/yr (1036 mm)
62°/44°F

Avg. annual high / low

BridgeportRain: 47.7 in/yr (1212 mm)
61°/42°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsIndianapolisBridgeport
Jan–Mar42°/26°F (6°/-3°C)42°/23°F (6°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun72°/53°F (22°/12°C)68°/49°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep81°/63°F (27°/17°C)80°/62°F (26°/16°C)
Oct–Dec51°/35°F (11°/2°C)53°/34°F (12°/1°C)
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MonthIndianapolisBridgeport
Jan35°/21°F (1.7°/-6.1°C)38°/20°F (3.1°/-6.9°C)
Feb40°/24°F (4.4°/-4.4°C)41°/21°F (4.9°/-6.0°C)
Mar51°/33°F (10.8°/0.8°C)47°/29°F (8.6°/-1.7°C)
Apr63°/44°F (17.1°/6.4°C)59°/40°F (15.1°/4.2°C)
May72°/53°F (22.5°/11.7°C)68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
Jun81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C)78°/59°F (25.7°/15.1°C)
Jul84°/67°F (28.8°/19.2°C)83°/65°F (28.1°/18.3°C)
Aug83°/65°F (28.4°/18.3°C)82°/64°F (27.6°/17.7°C)
Sep77°/57°F (25.1°/13.9°C)75°/56°F (23.7°/13.1°C)
Oct64°/45°F (18.0°/7.3°C)63°/44°F (17.4°/6.5°C)
Nov52°/36°F (11.0°/2.3°C)54°/34°F (12.1°/1.3°C)
Dec38°/25°F (3.6°/-3.9°C)43°/24°F (6.1°/-4.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Connecticut than Indiana?

On average Connecticut is around 36% pricier than Indiana, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Connecticut?

Budget about $25,550 for 3 months in Connecticut (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.

Is Connecticut safe?

Indiana generally does better on safety, though Connecticut leads in violent crime rate.

How is healthcare in Connecticut compared to Indiana?

Connecticut performs significantly better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Connecticut compared to Indiana?

The average high temperature in Bridgeport is 61°F, compared to 62°F in Indianapolis. Bridgeport receives around 47.7 in of rainfall per year, while Indianapolis gets 40.8 in.

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