Staples, CT vs Westbrook Center, CT

The cost of living difference between Staples, CT and Westbrook Center, CT is dramatic. Westbrook Center is 75.7% cheaper than Staples, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Staples has a cost index of 199 while Westbrook Center sits at 113, 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 $1,331/month in Westbrook Center — a 61% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westbrook Center is more affordable at $459,500 median vs $1,202,800.

Median household income in Staples is $218,365 compared to $71,132 in Westbrook Center (+207%). 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 22.5% in Westbrook Center.