Stonington, CT vs Westbrook Center, CT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Westbrook Center is 29.2% cheaper than Stonington. With a cost index of 113 vs 146, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Westbrook Center to Stonington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Stonington is $1,433/month compared to $1,331/month in Westbrook Center — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westbrook Center is more affordable at $459,500 median vs $824,700.

Median household income in Stonington is $103,333 compared to $71,132 in Westbrook Center (+45.3%). While Stonington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stonington spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Westbrook Center.