Cost of Living Calculator - Arroyo Grande, California vs Meriden, Connecticut


The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 35.4% cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California.

You would need a salary of $32,299 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Arroyo Grande, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Meriden
than in Arroyo Grande, California
Arroyo Grande, CA vs Meriden, CT
Compared to Arroyo Grande, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher

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