Moodus, CT vs Stafford Springs, CT

Stafford Springs is moderately more affordable than Moodus, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Moodus scores 91 compared to 85 for Stafford Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moodus can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Moodus is $1,151/month compared to $1,101/month in Stafford Springs — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stafford Springs is more affordable at $200,900 median vs $259,000.

Median household income in Moodus is $88,482 compared to $70,967 in Stafford Springs (+24.7%). While Moodus is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Moodus spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Stafford Springs.