Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Hamden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 6.0% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,800 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
27% more expensive in Hamden
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Hamden, CT
Compared to Raleigh, Hamden 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% higher