Cos Cob, CT vs Saugatuck, CT

Cos Cob is moderately more affordable than Saugatuck, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Cos Cob scores 207 compared to 219 for Saugatuck, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Saugatuck 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 $2,245/month in Saugatuck — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Saugatuck has cheaper rent, Cos Cob actually has lower median home values ($1,149,500 vs $1,408,500).

Median household income in Cos Cob is $176,602 compared to $208,242 in Saugatuck (-15.2%). While Saugatuck 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, more than the 12.9% in Saugatuck.