Branford Center, CT vs Old Saybrook Center, CT

Branford Center is moderately more affordable than Old Saybrook Center, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Branford Center scores 102 compared to 118 for Old Saybrook Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Old Saybrook Center can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Branford Center is $1,414/month compared to $1,665/month in Old Saybrook Center — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Branford Center is more affordable at $291,500 median vs $400,600.

Median household income in Branford Center is $70,391 compared to $85,466 in Old Saybrook Center (-17.6%). While Old Saybrook 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 Branford Center spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, more than the 23.4% in Old Saybrook Center.