Hamden, Connecticut vs. Forest Home, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Home, New York is 6.0% more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $52,995 in Forest Home, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Home, New York 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 Forest Home
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. Forest Home, NY
Compared to Hamden, Forest Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower