Glastonbury Center, CT vs Orange, CT

Glastonbury Center is moderately more affordable than Orange, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Glastonbury Center scores 117 compared to 134 for Orange, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orange can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glastonbury Center is $1,703/month compared to $2,016/month in Orange — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glastonbury Center is more affordable at $367,000 median vs $466,800.

Median household income in Glastonbury Center is $133,450 compared to $145,625 in Orange (-8.4%). The higher salaries in Orange partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Glastonbury Center spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Orange.