Bethel, CT vs East Haven, CT

East Haven is moderately more affordable than Bethel, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Bethel scores 111 compared to 102 for East Haven, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bethel can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bethel is $1,471/month compared to $1,454/month in East Haven — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Haven is more affordable at $274,900 median vs $377,500.

Median household income in Bethel is $88,344 compared to $86,498 in East Haven (+2.1%). Bethel does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bethel spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in East Haven.