Hamden, Connecticut vs. Los Osos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Osos, California is 33.4% more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $100,023 in Los Osos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Osos, California is more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Los Osos
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. Los Osos, CA
Compared to Hamden, Los Osos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower