Cost of Living Calculator - Meriden, Connecticut vs Blackwood, New Jersey


The cost of living in Blackwood, New Jersey is 2.2% cheaper than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $73,333 in Blackwood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blackwood, New Jersey is cheaper than Meriden, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% cheaper in Blackwood
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs Blackwood, NJ
Compared to Meriden, Blackwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower

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