Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Hamden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 13.6% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,806 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
80% more expensive in Hamden
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Hamden, CT
Compared to Blacksburg, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  80.8% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher