Colchester, CT vs Groton, CT

Groton is moderately more affordable than Colchester, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Colchester scores 102 compared to 94 for Groton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Colchester can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colchester is $1,444/month compared to $1,179/month in Groton — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Groton is more affordable at $278,900 median vs $280,500.

Median household income in Colchester is $79,685 compared to $69,811 in Groton (+14.1%). While Colchester is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Colchester spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 20.3% in Groton.