Ball Pond, CT vs Glastonbury Center, CT

Ball Pond, CT and Glastonbury Center, CT have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.5% difference in their overall index. Ball Pond scores 121 while Glastonbury Center scores 117 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ball Pond is $1,823/month compared to $1,703/month in Glastonbury Center — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glastonbury Center is more affordable at $367,000 median vs $372,900.

Median household income in Ball Pond is $142,727 compared to $133,450 in Glastonbury Center (+7%). While Ball Pond is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ball Pond spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Glastonbury Center.