Cost of Living Calculator - Hamden, Connecticut vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 1.0% cheaper than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $138,581 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Hamden, Connecticut
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
26% cheaper in Chicago
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Hamden, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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