Putnam, CT vs Windsor Locks, CT

Putnam is moderately more affordable than Windsor Locks, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Putnam scores 88 compared to 94 for Windsor Locks, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Windsor Locks can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Putnam is $1,124/month compared to $1,290/month in Windsor Locks — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Putnam is more affordable at $236,000 median vs $236,800.

Median household income in Putnam is $63,209 compared to $90,417 in Windsor Locks (-30.1%). While Windsor Locks is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Putnam spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Windsor Locks.