Cos Cob, CT vs Westport Village, CT

Cos Cob is moderately more affordable than Westport Village, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Cos Cob scores 207 compared to 235 for Westport Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westport Village 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 $3,326/month in Westport Village — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cos Cob is more affordable at $1,149,500 median vs $1,208,300.

Median household income in Cos Cob is $176,602 compared to $222,650 in Westport Village (-20.7%). While Westport Village 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 17.9% in Westport Village.