North Haven, CT vs West Haven, CT

West Haven is moderately more affordable than North Haven, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. North Haven scores 112 compared to 99 for West Haven, 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 $1,389/month in West Haven — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Haven is more affordable at $265,200 median vs $360,100.

Median household income in North Haven is $126,807 compared to $73,566 in West Haven (+72.4%). 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 22.7% in West Haven.