Meriden, CT vs Newington, CT

Meriden is moderately more affordable than Newington, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Meriden scores 91 compared to 103 for Newington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Meriden is $1,243/month compared to $1,487/month in Newington — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Meriden is more affordable at $221,600 median vs $279,900.

Median household income in Meriden is $68,617 compared to $98,585 in Newington (-30.4%). While Newington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Meriden spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Newington.