New Britain, CT vs West Haven, CT

New Britain is moderately more affordable than West Haven, with a 11% lower cost of living index. New Britain scores 88 compared to 99 for West Haven, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Haven can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Britain is $1,187/month compared to $1,389/month in West Haven — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Britain is more affordable at $207,300 median vs $265,200.

Median household income in New Britain is $57,036 compared to $73,566 in West Haven (-22.5%). While West Haven is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Britain spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, more than the 22.7% in West Haven.