Meriden, Connecticut vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 8.2% cheaper than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $73,448 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Meriden, Connecticut
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
33% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Meriden, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  33.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% lower