Mahwah, New Jersey vs. Hamden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 21.5% cheaper than Mahwah, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $149,168 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Mahwah, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is cheaper than Mahwah, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Hamden
than in Mahwah, New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ vs. Hamden, CT
Compared to Mahwah, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher