Hamden, OH vs Stratton, OH

Stratton is moderately more affordable than Hamden, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Hamden scores 64 compared to 56 for Stratton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hamden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hamden is $768/month compared to $727/month in Stratton — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stratton is more affordable at $39,700 median vs $100,200.

Median household income in Hamden is $48,750 compared to $36,607 in Stratton (+33.2%). While Hamden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hamden spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23.8% in Stratton.