East Haven, CT vs West Hartford, CT

East Haven is moderately more affordable than West Hartford, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. East Haven scores 102 compared to 118 for West Hartford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Hartford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Haven is $1,454/month compared to $1,665/month in West Hartford — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Haven is more affordable at $274,900 median vs $391,200.

Median household income in East Haven is $86,498 compared to $125,616 in West Hartford (-31.1%). While West Hartford 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 Haven spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in West Hartford.