West Hartford, CT vs West Haven, CT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. West Haven is 18.9% cheaper than West Hartford. With a cost index of 99 vs 118, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from West Haven to West Hartford should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in West Hartford is $1,665/month compared to $1,389/month in West Haven — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Haven is more affordable at $265,200 median vs $391,200.

Median household income in West Hartford is $125,616 compared to $73,566 in West Haven (+70.8%). While West Hartford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of West Hartford spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 22.7% in West Haven.