Durham, CT vs Lakes West, CT

Durham is moderately more affordable than Lakes West, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Durham scores 117 compared to 132 for Lakes West, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lakes West can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Durham are $378,900 compared to $693,200 in Lakes West, a 45% gap.

Median household income in Durham is $126,406 compared to $244,286 in Lakes West (-48.3%). While Lakes West is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.