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List of Cities in Connecticut State of America: Area, Population and Cost of Living

Connecticut is the southernmost state of the Northeastern United States in the New England region. This state shares its border with Massachusetts to its north, Long Island Sound to its south, Rhode Island to the east and New York to its west.
The state is an interesting mix of small towns, coastal cities, and small rural areas.
In this article, you will learn about the major cities in Connecticut that will help you grasp an idea about the demography and environment of these cities.
Currency: The standard currency of Connecticut is USD or the United States Dollar. As of 17th August 2023, 1 USD is measured at 83.07 INR.
List of Cities in Connecticut
Name of the City | Area | Population (Subject to Change) | Cost of Living (Without Rent) |
Bridgeport, Fairfield | 50.2 km² | 148,457 | $899 (One Person)/ $2777 (Family of Four) |
Stamford, Fairfield | 134.75 km² | 137,566 | $929 (One Person)/ $3414 (Family of Four) |
New Haven, New Haven | 52.15 km² | 137,339 | $768 (One Person)/ $2665 (Family of Four) |
Hartford, Hartford | 46.76 km² | 119,817 | $832 (One Person)/ $2903 (Family of Four) |
Waterbury, New Haven | 74.97 km² | 113,118 | $912 (One Person)/ $2840 (Family of Four) |
Norwalk, Fairfield | 94.2 km² | 91,634 | $899 (One Person)/ $2938 (Family of Four) |
Danbury, Fairfield | 114.45 km² | 87,571 | $841 (One Person)/ $2960 (Family of Four) |
New Britain, Hartford | 34.78 km² | 73,401 | $816 (One Person)/ $2786 (Family of Four) |
Bristol, Hartford | 69.44 km² | 60,653 | $832 (One Person)/ $2781 (Family of Four) |
Meriden, New Haven | 62.58 km² | 60,147 | $828 (One Person)/ $2734 (Family of Four) |
West Haven, New Haven | 28.27 km² | 54,973 | $790 (One Person)/ $2695 (Family of Four) |
Milford, New Haven | 65.09 km² | 50,559 | $839 (One Person)/ $2796 (Family of Four) |
Middletown, Middlesex | 109.72 km² | 47,405 | $751 (One Person)/ $2707 (Family of Four) |
Shelton, Fairfield | 82.63 km² | 42,916 | $844 (One Person)/ $2839 (Family of Four) |
Norwich, New London | 76.16 km² | 40,178 | $828 (One Person)/ $2631 (Family of Four) |
Interesting Facts About the Cities in Connecticut
The following are some of the most interesting facts about major cities in Connecticut:
- Connecticut was the 5th state of the United States, which gained the status of a state in 1788.
- Connecticut is the only state in the United States to have the oldest newspaper in the history of the US.
- The state of Connecticut is well known for being the home of eminent authors such as Harriet Beecher Stowe and Mark Twain in Hartford.
- The first nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus (SSN-571), was built in Connecticut.
- Connecticut is the 3rd smallest state by area in the United States, which covers more than 60% of the land with forests.
- Mount Frissell is the highest point, and Long Island Sound is the lowest point in the state of Connecticut.
- The first library funded by the common people was on the grounds of Connecticut.