Stratford, Connecticut vs. Hamden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 10.5% cheaper than Stratford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $17,904 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Stratford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is cheaper than Stratford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Hamden
than in Stratford, Connecticut
Stratford, CT vs. Hamden, CT
Compared to Stratford, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher