Meriden, KS vs Phillipsburg, KS

Phillipsburg is moderately more affordable than Meriden, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Meriden scores 67 compared to 59 for Phillipsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Meriden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Meriden is $840/month compared to $654/month in Phillipsburg — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Phillipsburg is more affordable at $93,900 median vs $143,300.

Median household income in Meriden is $74,297 compared to $58,125 in Phillipsburg (+27.8%). While Meriden 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 13.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in Phillipsburg.