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Per Month Hartford New Haven
Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment outside a city center $967 $1,177
Groceries $425 $423
Utilities (electric, gas, heat, water, garbage) $151 $150
Internet $63 $55
Public Transportation $63 $65
Gym membership $28 $35
Entertainment (2-3 meals out and 2-3 movies/sporting events) $180 $170
Total monthly expenses $1,877 $2,075
Sources: expatistan, numbeo.com
How much does it ct for a young person to live in Connecticut?
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Getting paid
Certain industries will pay its employees more than other industries, depending on how much money
companies are making and how in-demand its employees are. Manufacturing, with its large amounts of
revenue and a need for a younger workforce, pays better than most.
