West Haven, Connecticut vs. Hamden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 1.1% more expensive than West Haven, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $75,839 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in West Haven, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is more expensive than West Haven, Connecticut
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
16% more expensive in Hamden
than in West Haven, Connecticut
West Haven, CT vs. Hamden, CT
Compared to West Haven, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher