| | Waterford, CT | Hamden, CT | United States |
| Overall | 106.8 | 109.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.7 | 105.3 | 100 |
| Health | 112.3 | 120.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 103.5 | 89.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $316,400 | $282,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,910.0% | 12,180.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 100.1 | 112.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 118.9 | 126.7 | 100 |
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