Cost of Living in Westport
Westport's cost of living runs genuinely, substantially above the Connecticut and national norm, though a low mill-rate-derived property tax rate offers some counterbalance.
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Learn moreA real, high overall cost of living
Westport's rent ran approximately 238% above the national average, and its average home value exceeded $2 million in 2026 -- a real, substantial cost-of-living premium.
A genuinely low property tax rate helps offset ownership costs
Westport's FY2026-27 mill rate of 13.2 computes to an effective property tax rate near 0.92%, genuinely low for Connecticut -- though the dollar tax bill on a $2 million-plus home still runs substantial.
A real, disclosed rent spread across sources
Cited average rent figures ranged from approximately $6,550 (Zumper) to $7,950 (Zillow), with a separate, much lower ACS-style median gross rent figure of $2,509 likely reflecting a broader, longer-tenured rental mix.
Key takeaways
- Westport's rent runs approximately 238% above the national average.
- A genuinely low ~0.92% effective property tax rate offers some counterbalance to high home prices.
- Rent figures carried a real, disclosed spread across sources ($2,509-$7,950) depending on methodology.
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