What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Hamden, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 132% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Hamden, Connecticut?

A salary of $97,000 in Hamden, Connecticut should increase to $137,141 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HAMDEN vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Hamden, Connecticut vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 41.4% more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $137,141 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Boston
than in Hamden, Connecticut

Hamden, CT vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Hamden, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

182.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.1% lower

Commute

17.4% higher

Health

25.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Hamden, Connecticut vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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