Norwich, CT vs West Haven, CT

Norwich is moderately more affordable than West Haven, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Norwich scores 90 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 Norwich is $1,203/month compared to $1,389/month in West Haven — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Norwich is more affordable at $231,300 median vs $265,200.

Median household income in Norwich is $64,185 compared to $73,566 in West Haven (-12.8%). 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 Norwich spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.7% in West Haven.