Collinsville, CT vs Kensington, CT

Kensington is moderately more affordable than Collinsville, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Collinsville scores 111 compared to 103 for Kensington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Collinsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Collinsville is $1,472/month compared to $1,418/month in Kensington — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kensington is more affordable at $304,400 median vs $376,800.

Median household income in Collinsville is $104,808 compared to $105,000 in Kensington (-0.2%). Kensington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Collinsville spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Kensington.