Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Hamden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 17.8% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $58,903 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Hamden
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Hamden, CT
Compared to Springfield, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% higher
      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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% higher