Deep River Center, CT vs New Milford, CT

Deep River Center is moderately more affordable than New Milford, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Deep River Center scores 97 compared to 105 for New Milford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Milford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Deep River Center is $1,193/month compared to $1,422/month in New Milford — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Deep River Center is more affordable at $317,700 median vs $326,200.

Median household income in Deep River Center is $74,000 compared to $81,170 in New Milford (-8.8%). While New Milford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Deep River Center spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in New Milford.