Live Good. Feel Good.
Ever feel like you breathe a little easier when you’re here? It’s not in your head! When you’re here, you live good – and feel good. And with the 5th highest quality of life in the country, it’s a fact. Here’s more:
Want to get to a better place? Head to Connecticut and discover that often the grass really is greener. Want more proof? Get an outside look at life inside Connecticut with all the important facts and figures about the state, neighborhoods, cities, and towns.
Ever feel like you breathe a little easier when you’re here? It’s not in your head! When you’re here, you live good – and feel good. And with the 5th highest quality of life in the country, it’s a fact. Here’s more:
Get healthier here. #3 in the nation for healthcare, expect better quality and more access to care.
- U.S. News & World Report, Best States, 2021
As #5 for emotional and physical well-being and #10 for best metal health, Connecticut’s all about taking good care of the body, mind, and spirit!
- WalletHub, 2021
Get happier, too! Connecticut is the 2nd happiest state – now that’s something to smile about!
- NiceRx, 2021
Ranked 5th for public safety and 6th safest state in America, Connecticut is where you’ll find your safe space.
- WalletHub, 2021
With 50% lower housing costs than New York City, and a 14-48% lower cost of living than Boston or New York City, putting down roots has never been so affordable.
The price is right. With the #4 best metro for first time homebuyers, find a house to call home in Hartford in no time.
- Bankrate, 2019
And the pay is even better. Not only is Connecticut home to the 4th best paying locale in the US for Millennials.
- Fabric, 2019
Hartford is also the #7 best city to find a job – the only city in the Northeast to crack the top 15.
- Glassdoor, 2020
Whether you’re looking to settle down and start – or keep growing – your family, or live your best single life, Connecticut’s got you covered.
The Constitution State is good for families. It’s the 7th best state to have a baby.
- WalletHub, 2021
Connecticut is ranked #9 for families – and Hartford is the #5 best city to raise a family without going broke.
- WalletHub, 2021
And when those kids grow up, they’ll get a top-tier education in the 2nd best school systems in the country!
- WalletHub, 2021
Connecticut is more than a magnet for Millennials and Gen Z. The state attracts people from of all generations – and welcomes them with open arms.
More diversity is more. Eight Connecticut cities rank in the top 25 for most socioeconomic, cultural, and economic diversity. And three of the state’s largest cities, Bridgeport, New Haven, and Stamford are recognized as some of the most ethnically diverse in the country.
- WalletHub, 2021
The second state in the country to legalize gay marriage, a fierce commitment to equal rights, and open, inclusive citizenry, puts Connecticut tops the list of Best States for LGBTQ+ Rights. Expedia.com even ranked the capital city as one of their most “exciting LGBTQ-friendly cities around the world!
- Sperlings BestPlaces, 2019
Whether you want greener pastures or a little more glitz, find your “just right” here in Connecticut.
Home to Yale University, major concert venues, world-class museums, and 56 Zagat-rated restaurants, New Haven is an entertainment mecca that earns its title as the cultural capital of Connecticut. From Ivy League to good eats, it’s truly one of the best places to live in the country.
- Niche, 2021
Another perennial favorite on best places to live lists, Stamford is a Top 10 Small US City of the Future, and popular with everyone from foodies to the outdoorsy set. The ‘City that Works’ works.
- FDI Intelligence, 2021
Ranked the 14th most playful city, 15th most energetic, and 7th most hygge, whether you’re looking for big energy or cozy vibes Hartford delivers no matter your mood.
- Sperlings BestPlaces, 2019
The secret’s out on the suburbs. From Westport to East Hartford and everything in between, twenty small cities made the list of Best Small Cities in America and both Cheshire and South Windsor made Money’s 50 Best Places to Live List, ranking #12 and #28, respectably.
- Wallethub, 2021