Connecticut packs a lot into a small space between New York and Boston. The southwest runs on the New York commute, the shoreline hugs Long Island Sound, and the northeast stays surprisingly rural.
Hartford, the capital, sits in the center and built its fortune on insurance. Yale gives New Haven its name recognition, and Bridgeport, Stamford, and Waterbury round out the larger cities.
It's one of the wealthiest states in the country, though that wealth is far from evenly spread.
About 37% of Connecticut homes heat with oil, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. With demand that high, we list plenty of competitive quotes across the state.