Los Angeles, California vs. Hamden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 38.4% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $30,789 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Hamden
than in Los Angeles, California
Los_Angeles, CA vs. Hamden, CT
Compared to Los_Angeles, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher