Tempe, Arizona vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 12.2% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $52,700 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Meriden
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Meriden, CT
Compared to Tempe, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher

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