Ithaca, New York vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 0.5% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $50,254 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
23% more expensive in Meriden
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Meriden, CT
Compared to Ithaca, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% higher