Durham, CT vs Wauregan, CT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wauregan is 29.7% cheaper than Durham. With a cost index of 90 vs 117, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wauregan to Durham should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Durham is $1,684/month compared to $1,175/month in Wauregan — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wauregan is more affordable at $240,400 median vs $378,900.

Median household income in Durham is $126,406 compared to $90,625 in Wauregan (+39.5%). 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 15.6% in Wauregan.