Meriden, Connecticut vs. Waterbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterbury, Connecticut is 0.8% cheaper than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $49,596 in Waterbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterbury, Connecticut is cheaper than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Waterbury
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. Waterbury, CT
Compared to Meriden, Waterbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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