Boston, Massachusetts vs. Hamden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 29.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,365 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Hamden
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Hamden, CT
Compared to Boston, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  34.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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