Darien Downtown, CT vs Groton Long Point, CT

Groton Long Point is moderately more affordable than Darien Downtown, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Darien Downtown scores 188 compared to 179 for Groton Long Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Darien Downtown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Darien Downtown is $2,605/month compared to $2,313/month in Groton Long Point — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Groton Long Point is more affordable at $897,400 median vs $908,200.

Median household income in Darien Downtown is $166,111 compared to $122,500 in Groton Long Point (+35.6%). While Darien Downtown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Darien Downtown spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.7% in Groton Long Point.