Meriden, Connecticut vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 16.3% cheaper than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $41,860 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Meriden, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower