Seattle, Washington vs. Hamden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 35.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,330 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Hamden
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Hamden, CT
Compared to Seattle, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  77.0% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher