Cos Cob, CT vs Glenville, CT

Cos Cob is moderately more affordable than Glenville, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Cos Cob scores 207 compared to 231 for Glenville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glenville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cos Cob is $2,574/month compared to $3,501/month in Glenville — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cos Cob has cheaper rent, Glenville actually has lower median home values ($1,091,700 vs $1,149,500).

Median household income in Cos Cob is $176,602 compared to $211,786 in Glenville (-16.6%). While Glenville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cos Cob spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Glenville.