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The Best Gay City to Live in Connecticut | Queer Money Ep. 471


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What is the most affordable LGBTQ+ friendly city in Connecticut?

Ready to live fabulously (without blowing your entire paycheck on rent)? In this episode of Queer Money®, we’re spilling the tea on the most LGBTQ+-friendly — and affordable — city in the great state of Connecticut. 💁‍♂️

We’re putting Norwalk and Stamford head-to-head in a queer-friendly housing showdown. Norwalk takes the crown with a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index and a price tag that won’t give your savings account a panic attack. ✨

Stamford? Still cute, still inclusive — but honey, you’re paying a premium for that zip code.

And we’re not leaving Hartford out in the cold — it may not be top-tier (yet), but it’s got heart, affordability, and major potential.

We break down housing prices, income stats, and what it actually feels like to live queer in each city. Because finding a place to thrive shouldn’t require a trust fund or tolerating discrimination.

💅 Gayfabulous Takeaways:
  • 🌈 Norwalk is that girl — She’s Connecticut’s top LGBTQ+ affordable city with a perfect Municipal Equality Index score and high average incomes. She said rights and riches!
  • 💸 Stamford’s the glam runner-up — A little pricier, but still packing financial opportunity and serious ally energy. She’s giving career goals with a rainbow twist.
  • 🏡 Hartford’s the scrappy underdog — Not quite main stage yet, but with affordability and room for LGBTQ+ community growth, it’s one makeover away from major potential.
  • 🗺️ Where you live impacts how you thrive — This episode reminds us that financial freedom isn’t just about dollars — it’s about choosing places that affirm, support, and uplift us.
  • 💪 Financial empowerment is a queer right — The more we know about inclusive, affordable cities, the more power we have to build our best, boldest lives.
  • We want to hear from you — Leave a review, rate the show, and be part of the fabulous queer money convo. Your voice helps this community glow up.
  • Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. 
  • Watch this episode on YouTube
  • Don't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities series

✨ Fabulous Show Topics:
  • 00:08 – Speed Limits & Queer Liberation: A Very Unnecessary History Lesson - Because what’s queerer than questioning why we can only drive 65 when our financial goals are going 100?
  • 00:34 – Connecticut Cuties: Where Can You Be Gay and Afford to Live? - We’re talking Norwalk, Stamford, and a touch of Hartford — serving Municipal Equality Realness with a side of budget-conscious glam.
  • 02:31 – Queer & Cheap(ish): Our Nationwide Round-Up of Affordable LGBTQ+ Cities - These cities are waving rainbow flags and helping you keep your coins. 🏳️‍🌈💰
  • 03:17 – Policies That Slay: Where LGBTQ+ People Are Legally Loves - The receipts are in: these cities walk the equality walk, and we are so here for it.
  • 04:33 – Hartford Deserves a Glow-Up: Budget-Friendly with Big Potential - It may not have Norwalk’s sparkle yet, but Hartford’s on the come-up — and your wallet will thank you.
  • 06:52 – Upcoming Queer Happenings & Helpful Resources - The events, tools, and must-knows to keep your gay agenda fully booked and financially fabulous.

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