salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 43.1 minutes each way. Most homes (86.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 73% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $102,760 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Connecticut cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Connecticut. It is number 51 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Staples?
Share of households by yearly income. 62.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Staples
| Size | Staples | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,822 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,116 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,759 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Staples overall?
Everyday prices in Connecticut overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Staples, so the Connecticut figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Staples
Life in Staples
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Staples?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $5,518 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,165,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $116,550 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Staples, CT?
Renting in Staples costs a median of about $2,569 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.
How much do I need to make to live in Staples?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $102,760 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Staples cheap or expensive?
Staples is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.8% of the typical household income of $207,779. It ranks 51st cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Staples?
The median homeowner in Staples pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is Staples more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Connecticut are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Staples?
The median home value in Staples is $1,165,500, about 5.6 times the typical yearly household income.
7,340 people live in Staples. Numbers are typical (middle) values.