Durham, CT vs Litchfield, CT

Litchfield is moderately more affordable than Durham, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Durham scores 117 compared to 104 for Litchfield, 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 $1,246/month in Litchfield — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Litchfield is more affordable at $378,900 median vs $378,900.

Median household income in Durham is $126,406 compared to $107,024 in Litchfield (+18.1%). 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, more than the 14% in Litchfield.