East Hartford, CT vs East Haven, CT

East Hartford is moderately more affordable than East Haven, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. East Hartford scores 89 compared to 102 for East Haven, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Haven can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Hartford is $1,184/month compared to $1,454/month in East Haven — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Hartford is more affordable at $215,400 median vs $274,900.

Median household income in East Hartford is $66,943 compared to $86,498 in East Haven (-22.6%). While East Haven 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 Hartford spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.2% in East Haven.