Hamden, Connecticut vs. Darien, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Darien, Connecticut is 132.1% more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $232,074 in Darien, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Darien, Connecticut is more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
490% more expensive in Darien
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. Darien, CT
Compared to Hamden, Darien is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  132.1% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  526.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher