Hazardville, CT vs Westbrook Center, CT

Hazardville is moderately more affordable than Westbrook Center, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Hazardville scores 97 compared to 113 for Westbrook Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westbrook Center can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hazardville is $1,407/month compared to $1,331/month in Westbrook Center — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Westbrook Center has cheaper rent, Hazardville actually has lower median home values ($230,400 vs $459,500).

Median household income in Hazardville is $96,531 compared to $71,132 in Westbrook Center (+35.7%). Hazardville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hazardville spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Westbrook Center.