Meriden, Connecticut vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 78.2% more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $71,264 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Meriden, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.2% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  315.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  79.1% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower