Kensington, CT vs Orange, CT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Kensington is 23.4% cheaper than Orange. With a cost index of 103 vs 134, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Kensington to Orange should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Kensington is $1,418/month compared to $2,016/month in Orange — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kensington is more affordable at $304,400 median vs $466,800.

Median household income in Kensington is $105,000 compared to $145,625 in Orange (-27.9%). 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 Kensington spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Orange.