Meriden, Connecticut vs. Portland, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Connecticut is 7.2% more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $203,640 in Portland, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Connecticut is more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Portland
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. Portland, CT
Compared to Meriden, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower