Meriden, KS Cost of Living


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Meriden cost of living score
87.8
Less expensive
12.2% lower
than the US average
5.7% higher
than the Kansas average
Meriden, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.2% lower than the U.S. average and 5.7% lower than the average for Kansas.

Meriden, KS

Housing costs in Meriden?
A typical home costs $245,800, which is 27.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.6% more expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Meriden costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.5% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Meriden?
To live comfortably in Meriden, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $47,160 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Meriden?
Meriden, KS has a moderate cost of living compared to other cities in its region. According to the United States Census Bureau, the median family income for Meriden residents is $68,124 and the median housing costs are around $1,048 per month. As such, it is relatively affordable to live in Meriden when compared to neighboring cities. For instance, the cost of utilities in Meriden averages $120 per month which is much lower than many of the cities in Kansas. Additionally, groceries and health care costs are also lower when compared to other cities in Kansas. Overall, Meriden offers its citizens a high quality yet affordable lifestyle that can be enjoyed by all who live there.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMeridenKansasUnited States
  87.883.1100.0
  9693100
  107.2103.9100.0
  63.760.8100.0
  $245,800$194,100$338,100
  107.1%104.4%100.0%
  88.779.3100.0
  102.294.8100.0

   100=National Average

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