Cost of Living in Connecticut

A new University of New Hampshire poll found that just over half of Connecticut residents approve of Democratic Governor Ned Lamont's performance, with taxes and the cost of living cited as the state’s top concerns.

Connecticut's job growth has stalled amid high costs of living, despite rising demand and a minimum wage increase to $16.35. A living wage remains nearly $25 an hour.

Despite increases in the minimum wage in Connecticut, many families still struggle to afford basic necessities. Over one-third of households in the state cannot afford essentials, including housing, utilities, childcare, food, transportation, healthcare and taxes, according to a report released by the Connecticut United Way.

Connecticut became the state with the highest minimum wage in New England in January. Connecticut now boasts the fourth-highest minimum wage in the United States behind California, Washington and Washington, D.C.

The Town of Islip on Long Island will receive $3 million in federal funding for a new sewer line.