Salisbury, Maryland vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 19.7% more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $29,699 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Meriden
than in Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, MD vs. Meriden, CT
Compared to Salisbury, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% higher
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  45.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% higher