Old Saybrook Center, CT vs Kent, WA

Old Saybrook Center is moderately more affordable than Kent, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Old Saybrook Center scores 118 compared to 139 for Kent, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kent can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Old Saybrook Center is $1,665/month compared to $1,833/month in Kent — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Old Saybrook Center is more affordable at $400,600 median vs $537,500.

Median household income in Old Saybrook Center is $85,466 compared to $90,416 in Kent (-5.5%). Kent does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Old Saybrook Center spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24.3% in Kent.