salaryRent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,440 a year. That is $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Connecticut cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Connecticut. It is number 18 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Norwich?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Norwich
| Size | Norwich | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,057 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,546 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,769 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,513 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Norwich overall?
Everyday prices in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic metro area are same as the U.S. average (index 100.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Norwich
Life in Norwich
What jobs pay in Norwich
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $146,900 | 13.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $140,030 | 13.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $135,930 | 14.2% |
| Lawyer | $128,040 | 15.1% |
| Operations Manager | $126,870 | 15.2% |
| Software Developer | $123,780 | 15.6% |
| Civil Engineer | $103,430 | 18.7% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,360 | 19.1% |
| Registered Nurse | $101,330 | 19.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,630 | 19.6% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $83,840 | 23.1% |
| Accountant | $82,530 | 23.4% |
| Police Officer | $79,580 | 24.3% |
| Plumber | $76,980 | 25.1% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,610 | 25.6% |
| HVAC Technician | $74,990 | 25.8% |
| Electrician | $72,240 | 26.8% |
| Carpenter | $64,500 | 30.0% |
| Firefighter | $62,850 | 30.8% |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,700 | 30.8% |
| Truck Driver | $60,320 | 32.0% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,760 | 41.3% |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,020 | 42.9% |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,210 | 43.7% |
| Warehouse Worker | $41,910 | 46.1% |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,180 | 50.6% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,880 | 51.0% |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,740 | 54.1% |
| Cashier | $35,010 | 55.2% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Norwich?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $70 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $242,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,230 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Norwich, CT?
Renting in Norwich costs a median of about $1,611 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.
How much do I need to make to live in Norwich?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,440 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Norwich cheap or expensive?
Norwich is rated OK: rent takes 27.6% of the typical household income of $70,128. It ranks 18th cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Norwich?
The median homeowner in Norwich pays $4,703 a year in property taxes, about 1.94% of the median home value.
Is Norwich more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Norwich?
The median home value in Norwich is $242,300, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
39,973 people live in Norwich. Numbers are typical (middle) values.