New York vs Connecticut: Vehicle Registration Cost Comparison
Comparing what the same vehicles cost to register each year in New York versus Connecticut, computed from both states' current official fee schedules:
| Scenario | New York | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| New $45k gas SUV | $32.00/yr | $909.00/yr |
| 3-yr-old $35k gas car | $32.00/yr | $533.00/yr |
| New $55k EV | $32.00/yr | $1,102.00/yr |
| 10-yr-old $8k car | $32.00/yr | $154.00/yr |
For most vehicles, New York is the cheaper state to register in — though the gap varies a lot by vehicle value and age. Keep in mind annual registration is only part of the picture: sales/excise taxes at purchase, insurance, and local property taxes on vehicles can outweigh the registration difference.
New York in short
New York registers passenger vehicles by weight on a per-pound schedule that runs from $26 to $140 per two-year cycle (about $13–$70/yr). Enter your car's weight for the exact fee. A $50 title fee and $25 plate fee apply once, and the 12 NYC-metro (MCTD) counties add a $25/yr supplemental fee. There is no EV surcharge — EVs actually get a $32.50 two-year minimum.
Connecticut in short
Connecticut registration is $120 per three-year cycle plus statutory add-ons, but the big recurring cost is the municipal motor-vehicle property tax: 70% of the car's value times your town's mill rate, capped at 32.46 mills. Pick your town and enter your MSRP for the full bill. EVs pay no surcharge.
All figures computed from official fee schedules — sources: https://dmv.ny.gov/registration/passenger-vehicle-registration-fees-use-taxes-and-supplemental-fees · https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv202.pdf — last reviewed 2026-07-21.