Redwood City, California vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 64.4% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $17,820 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Meriden
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. Meriden, CT
Compared to Redwood City, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.4% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher