Staples, CT vs Westport Village, CT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Staples is 15.5% cheaper than Westport Village. With a cost index of 199 vs 235, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Staples to Westport Village should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Staples is $2,142/month compared to $3,326/month in Westport Village — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Staples is more affordable at $1,202,800 median vs $1,208,300.

Median household income in Staples is $218,365 compared to $222,650 in Westport Village (-1.9%). Westport Village 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 Staples spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Westport Village.