Ansonia, CT vs Groton, CT

Groton is moderately more affordable than Ansonia, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Ansonia scores 100 compared to 94 for Groton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ansonia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ansonia is $1,405/month compared to $1,179/month in Groton — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Groton has cheaper rent, Ansonia actually has lower median home values ($269,300 vs $278,900).

Median household income in Ansonia is $80,585 compared to $69,811 in Groton (+15.4%). While Ansonia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ansonia spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20.3% in Groton.