Berkeley, California vs. Hamden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 54.5% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $91,062 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Hamden
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Hamden, CT
Compared to Berkeley, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.4% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher