Junction City, Kansas vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 29.3% more expensive than Junction City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $64,641 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Junction City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is more expensive than Junction City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Meriden
than in Junction City, Kansas
Junction City, KS vs. Meriden, CT
Compared to Junction City, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  42.0% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.6% higher