North Haven, CT vs Southwood Acres, CT

Southwood Acres is moderately more affordable than North Haven, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. North Haven scores 112 compared to 101 for Southwood Acres, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Haven can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in North Haven is $1,578/month compared to $1,493/month in Southwood Acres — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Southwood Acres is more affordable at $247,400 median vs $360,100.

Median household income in North Haven is $126,807 compared to $105,529 in Southwood Acres (+20.2%). 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 17% in Southwood Acres.