Bristol, Connecticut vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 3.1% cheaper than Bristol, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $48,433 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Bristol, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is cheaper than Bristol, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Meriden
than in Bristol, Connecticut
Bristol, CT vs. Meriden, CT
Compared to Bristol, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher