Ridgefield, Connecticut vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 39.1% cheaper than Ridgefield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $30,468 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is cheaper than Ridgefield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Meriden
than in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Ridgefield, CT vs. Meriden, CT
Compared to Ridgefield, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher