West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Hamden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 20.0% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $68,413 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
59% more expensive in Hamden
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Hamden, CT
Compared to West Lafayette, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  59.3% higher
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.4% higher