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Life Insurance in Connecticut — Average Cost 2026

Average life insurance (term, $500k) in Connecticut: $564/year ($47/month). Connecticut ranks #30 out of 51 states — below the national average.

Average annual

$564

Average monthly

$47

National rank

#30

of 51 states

vs national avg

-2.1%

stable trend

Connecticut vs national average

Connecticut$564/yr
National average$576/yr

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Term life insurance rates in Connecticut

Term life insurance rates in Connecticut are 2% below the national average. Unlike auto and home insurance, life insurance rates are driven primarily by individual health factors, age, and lifestyle rather than geographic location — so state-level averages for life insurance are less meaningful than for property and auto coverages.

The figures shown represent a benchmark rate for a healthy 40-year-old male with $500,000 in 20-year term coverage. Your actual premium will vary based on your age, health, occupation, and the specific insurer you choose. Locking in a term life policy at a younger age significantly reduces your lifetime cost.

How Connecticut compares to neighbors

Connecticut (you)$564/yr
Massachusetts
$552/yr$12
New York
$600/yr+$36
Rhode Island
$552/yr$12