Chester Center, CT vs Mystic, CT

Chester Center is moderately more affordable than Mystic, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Chester Center scores 108 compared to 127 for Mystic, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mystic can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chester Center is $1,338/month compared to $1,688/month in Mystic — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chester Center is more affordable at $397,400 median vs $493,200.

Median household income in Chester Center is $73,542 compared to $146,042 in Mystic (-49.6%). While Mystic is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chester Center spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Mystic.