Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Hamden, Connecticut


The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 49.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $37,853 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Hamden
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Hamden, CT
Compared to San Jose, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher

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