A survey found that about 7.3 percent of the average consumer’s annual income goes to energy costs.
A study by the website WalletHub.comranks Connecticut top in the country in overall energy costs.
The ranking takes into account the monthly cost of electricity, natural gas, heating oil, and motor fuel for consumers.
Connecticut was not the most expensive state in any single category -- but, overall prices and use pushed the state to $410 a month -- or $65 more than the next-highest state, Wyoming.
WalletHub points out that prices aren’t the only factor -- because consumers won’t see as much of an effect on their budgets, even where prices are high, if they live in areas where less energy is used.
The study found Connecticut's electric prices exceeded only by Alaska, New York, and Hawaii, while heating oil consumption was second only to Maine.
The survey found that about 7.3 percent of the average consumer’s total annual income goes to energy costs.
See how Connecticut compares to other states in Wallethub's findings below.
Source: WalletHub
