North Haven, CT vs Oakville, CT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Oakville is 15.2% cheaper than North Haven. With a cost index of 98 vs 112, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Oakville to North Haven should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in North Haven is $1,578/month compared to $1,378/month in Oakville — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakville is more affordable at $253,500 median vs $360,100.

Median household income in North Haven is $126,807 compared to $89,330 in Oakville (+42%). While North 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 North Haven spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Oakville.