Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 4.1% more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,079 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Simpsonville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% more expensive in Meriden
than in Simpsonville, South Carolina
Simpsonville, SC vs. Meriden, CT
Compared to Simpsonville, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher