Bloomington, Indiana vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 11.9% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $100,690 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
27% more expensive in Meriden
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Meriden, CT
Compared to Bloomington, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  32.0% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.3% higher