Cost of Living Calculator - Meriden, Connecticut vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 15.8% more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $86,830 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Chico
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs Chico, CA
Compared to Meriden, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower

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