Hamden, Connecticut vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 54.7% more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $77,327 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Seattle
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Hamden, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.5% lower
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower