Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Hamden, Connecticut


The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 38.5% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $46,118 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Hamden
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Hamden, CT
Compared to Oakland, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.9% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher

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