Decatur, Illinois vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 44.4% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $101,066 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Meriden
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Meriden, CT
Compared to Decatur, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.5% higher