Discovery Bay, California vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 41.6% cheaper than Discovery Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $29,209 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Discovery Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is cheaper than Discovery Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Meriden
than in Discovery Bay, California
Discovery_Bay, CA vs. Meriden, CT
Compared to Discovery_Bay, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher