What is a pro or con of living in Meriden, Connecticutcompared to Clarks Hill, South Carolina?

Childcare is 129% more expensive in Meriden.

What salary do I need to live in Meriden, Connecticut copmared to Clarks Hill, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Clarks Hill, South Carolina should increase to $54,944 in Meriden, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CLARKS HILL vs. MERIDEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Clarks Hill, South Carolina vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 9.9% more expensive than Clarks Hill, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,944 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarks Hill, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is more expensive than Clarks Hill, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
129% more expensive in Meriden
than in Clarks Hill, South Carolina

Clarks Hill, SC vs. Meriden, CT

Compared to Clarks Hill, Meriden is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

98.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.3% higher

Commute

16.7% higher

Health

31.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

29.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Clarks Hill, South Carolina vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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