Bethel, CT vs Glastonbury Center, CT

Bethel is moderately more affordable than Glastonbury Center, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Bethel scores 111 compared to 117 for Glastonbury Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glastonbury Center 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 $1,703/month in Glastonbury Center — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bethel has cheaper rent, Glastonbury Center actually has lower median home values ($367,000 vs $377,500).

Median household income in Bethel is $88,344 compared to $133,450 in Glastonbury Center (-33.8%). While Glastonbury Center is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bethel spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Glastonbury Center.