Guilford Center, CT vs Stonington, CT

Guilford Center is moderately more affordable than Stonington, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Guilford Center scores 134 compared to 146 for Stonington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stonington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Guilford Center is $1,678/month compared to $1,433/month in Stonington — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stonington has cheaper rent, Guilford Center actually has lower median home values ($586,500 vs $824,700).

Median household income in Guilford Center is $80,000 compared to $103,333 in Stonington (-22.6%). While Stonington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Guilford Center spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Stonington.