Fort Drum, New York vs. Hamden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 34.4% more expensive than Fort Drum, New York.

You would need a salary of $37,646 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Drum, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is more expensive than Fort Drum, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Hamden
than in Fort Drum, New York
Fort Drum, NY vs. Hamden, CT
Compared to Fort Drum, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  60.0% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.5% higher