Collinsville, CT vs Oakville, CT

Oakville is moderately more affordable than Collinsville, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Collinsville scores 111 compared to 98 for Oakville, 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 $1,378/month in Oakville — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakville is more affordable at $253,500 median vs $376,800.

Median household income in Collinsville is $104,808 compared to $89,330 in Oakville (+17.3%). While Collinsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Collinsville spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Oakville.