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


The cost of living in Riverside, California is 35.6% more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $101,702 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Riverside
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs Riverside, CA
Compared to Meriden, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  58.3% higher
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower

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