Meriden, Connecticut vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 69.7% more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $152,700 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Seattle
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Meriden, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.7% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  330.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.5% lower
  Commute
  49.0% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower