Meriden, Connecticut vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 30.8% more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $32,710 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Austin
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Meriden, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower