Durham, CT vs Kensington, CT

Kensington is moderately more affordable than Durham, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Durham scores 117 compared to 103 for Kensington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Durham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Durham is $1,684/month compared to $1,418/month in Kensington — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kensington is more affordable at $304,400 median vs $378,900.

Median household income in Durham is $126,406 compared to $105,000 in Kensington (+20.4%). While Durham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Durham spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 16.2% in Kensington.