Hamden, Connecticut vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 5.5% cheaper than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $47,235 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Hamden, Connecticut
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
26% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Hamden, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% lower
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower