Cheraw, South Carolina vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 30.1% more expensive than Cheraw, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $97,599 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Cheraw, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is more expensive than Cheraw, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Meriden
than in Cheraw, South Carolina
Cheraw, SC vs. Meriden, CT
Compared to Cheraw, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.5% higher