Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Meriden, Connecticut


The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 25.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $56,023 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Meriden
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Meriden, CT
Compared to Portland, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.9% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher

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