East Hampton, CT vs Groton, CT

Groton is moderately more affordable than East Hampton, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. East Hampton scores 98 compared to 94 for Groton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Hampton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Hampton is $1,239/month compared to $1,179/month in Groton — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Groton is more affordable at $278,900 median vs $315,900.

Median household income in East Hampton is $120,875 compared to $69,811 in Groton (+73.1%). While East Hampton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Hampton spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Groton.