salaryRent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 8.0 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 18.1 minutes. Most households rent (73%), so there are plenty of rental options. It is a highly educated city: 59% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,600 a year. That is $38 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 35 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Storrs?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Storrs
| Size | Storrs | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,928 | $1,338 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,911 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,476 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Storrs 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 Storrs, so the Connecticut figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Storrs
Life in Storrs
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Storrs?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $291 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $325,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,510 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Storrs, CT?
Renting in Storrs costs a median of about $1,965 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.
How much do I need to make to live in Storrs?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,600 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Storrs cheap or expensive?
Storrs is rated Expensive: rent takes 57.8% of the typical household income of $40,809. It ranks 35th cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Storrs?
The median homeowner in Storrs pays $5,722 a year in property taxes, about 1.76% of the median home value.
Is Storrs 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 Storrs?
The median home value in Storrs is $325,100, about 8.0 times the typical yearly household income.
15,207 people live in Storrs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.