Hamden, Connecticut vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 36.6% more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $68,295 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Hamden, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower