Hazardville, CT vs Orange, CT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hazardville is 28.2% cheaper than Orange. With a cost index of 97 vs 134, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hazardville to Orange should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hazardville is $1,407/month compared to $2,016/month in Orange — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hazardville is more affordable at $230,400 median vs $466,800.

Median household income in Hazardville is $96,531 compared to $145,625 in Orange (-33.7%). While Orange is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hazardville spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Orange.