Meriden, Connecticut vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 146.7% more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $135,693 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
385% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Meriden, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  146.7% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  730.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  71.4% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower