Meriden, Connecticut vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 3.4% cheaper than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $72,422 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Houston
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Meriden, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower