Hamden, Connecticut vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 62.4% more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $48,719 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Hamden, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.4% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% lower
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower