Groton Long Point, CT vs Southport, CT

Groton Long Point is moderately more affordable than Southport, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Groton Long Point scores 179 compared to 208 for Southport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Southport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Groton Long Point is $2,313/month compared to $3,259/month in Southport — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Groton Long Point is more affordable at $897,400 median vs $905,600.

Median household income in Groton Long Point is $122,500 compared to $156,750 in Southport (-21.9%). While Southport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Groton Long Point spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, less than the 24.9% in Southport.