Austin, Texas vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 23.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,322 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Meriden
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Meriden, CT
Compared to Austin, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% higher