Cost of Living Calculator - Hershey, Pennsylvania vs Meriden, Connecticut


The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 3.8% cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,103 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Meriden
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs Meriden, CT
Compared to Hershey, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher

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