Staples, CT vs Trumbull Center, CT

The cost of living difference between Staples, CT and Trumbull Center, CT is dramatic. Trumbull Center is 43.3% cheaper than Staples, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Staples has a cost index of 199 while Trumbull Center sits at 139, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Staples is $2,142/month compared to $2,163/month in Trumbull Center — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Staples has cheaper rent, Trumbull Center actually has lower median home values ($463,100 vs $1,202,800).

Median household income in Staples is $218,365 compared to $124,547 in Trumbull Center (+75.3%). While Staples is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Staples spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.8% in Trumbull Center.