Hamden, Connecticut vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 48.9% more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $111,705 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Arlington
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Hamden, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower