San Diego, California vs. Hamden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 32.4% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $50,733 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Hamden
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Hamden, CT
Compared to San Diego, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher