East Hampton, CT vs Glastonbury Center, CT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. East Hampton is 15.6% cheaper than Glastonbury Center. With a cost index of 98 vs 117, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from East Hampton to Glastonbury Center should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in East Hampton is $1,239/month compared to $1,703/month in Glastonbury Center — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Hampton is more affordable at $315,900 median vs $367,000.

Median household income in East Hampton is $120,875 compared to $133,450 in Glastonbury Center (-9.4%). The higher salaries in Glastonbury Center partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of East Hampton spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Glastonbury Center.