Canton Valley, CT vs Durham, CT

Canton Valley is moderately more affordable than Durham, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Canton Valley scores 103 compared to 117 for Durham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Durham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Canton Valley is $1,271/month compared to $1,684/month in Durham — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Canton Valley is more affordable at $354,900 median vs $378,900.

Median household income in Canton Valley is $88,028 compared to $126,406 in Durham (-30.4%). While Durham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Canton Valley spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Durham.