Cost of Living in Westbrook Center, CT

With a cost of living index of 113, Westbrook Center, CT is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 13% more expensive than the national average and 12% below the Connecticut state average of 125. Westbrook Center is a small community of 2,529 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Westbrook Center's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,331 (1% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $459,500 (51% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 6.5x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Westbrook Center is $71,132, which is 5% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 22% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.