Starkville, Mississippi vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 20.6% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $96,488 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Meriden
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Meriden, CT
Compared to Starkville, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.5% higher