Newton, Massachusetts vs. Hamden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 47.8% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $26,094 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Hamden
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Hamden, CT
Compared to Newton, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  35.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower