Hamden, Connecticut vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 5.1% more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $63,041 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Cary
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Hamden, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower