Hamden, Connecticut vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 29.3% more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $64,654 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Hamden, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower