Cheapest Cities Near New Haven (2026)

New Haven has a cost of living index of 110 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Flint, MI30% cheaper
COL: 771BR: $880/moSave $920/mo on rent
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2
McAllen, TX29% cheaper
COL: 781BR: $950/moSave $850/mo on rent
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3
Jackson, MS28% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $1,000/moSave $800/mo on rent
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4
Springfield, MO28% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $850/mo on rent
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5
Laredo, TX28% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $850/mo on rent
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6
Evansville, IN27% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $990/moSave $810/mo on rent
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7
Topeka, KS27% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $940/moSave $860/mo on rent
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8
El Paso, TX27% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $1,050/moSave $750/mo on rent
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New Haven at a glance

110
COL index
100 = US avg
$1,800
1BR rent
per month
$340K
Home price
median
7%
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

Atlanta, GACOL: 110Baltimore, MDCOL: 110Nashville, TNCOL: 112Bridgeport, CTCOL: 112

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only