Hoboken, New Jersey vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 38.5% cheaper than Hoboken, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $92,257 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is cheaper than Hoboken, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Meriden
than in Hoboken, New Jersey
Hoboken, NJ vs. Meriden, CT
Compared to Hoboken, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher