Hamden, CT Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Hamden, Connecticut?
$4,500 / month
for a family, 16.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $54,000 for the year for a family.
$4,967 / month
for a single person, 4.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $59,600 for the year for a single person.

Hamden cost of living score
109.2
More expensive
9.2% higher
than the US average
2.3% lower
than the Connecticut average
Hamden, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 109.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.2% higher than the U.S. average and 2.3% higher than the average for Connecticut.

Hamden, CT

Housing costs in Hamden?
A typical home costs $282,000, which is 16.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.1% less expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hamden costs $1,800 per month, which is 25.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 7.8% more than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Hamden?
To live comfortably in Hamden, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $54,000 for a family, and $59,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hamden?
Hamden, CT lies 15 miles north of New Haven off I-91 and provides residents with excellent value for money when it comes to housing costs compared to similarly sized cities nearby. Median home prices fall around the $210k range while rental costs are slightly lower at approximately $950 per month. Residents benefit from reduced grocery costs due to local access points near Shelton and Westville helping keep basic staple items affordable here too!
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesHamdenConnecticutUnited States
    Unlock111.8100.0
  105.3  Unlock100.0
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  89.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$362,100$338,100
  121.8  Unlock100.0
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  126.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

Crime is very low in my town the Police Officers live in the town so they care more about their  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have worked at seven different elementary schools, not including my student teaching experiences, and Wintergreen by far surpasses them on every level. We are  More

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Over 13 years ago

Sounds like this is a great city . Change and Diversity are both good and are what makes America what it is today. Prior to having committed to relocating, perhaps you  More

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