salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,240 a year. That is $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Connecticut cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Connecticut. It is number 41 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Meriden?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Meriden
| Size | Meriden | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,053 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,162 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,867 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,984 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Meriden overall?
Everyday prices in Connecticut overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Meriden, so the Connecticut figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Meriden
Life in Meriden
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Meriden?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $432 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $241,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,120 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Meriden, CT?
Renting in Meriden costs a median of about $2,106 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.
How much do I need to make to live in Meriden?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,240 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Meriden cheap or expensive?
Meriden is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.9% of the typical household income of $76,846. It ranks 41st cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Meriden?
The median homeowner in Meriden pays $5,129 a year in property taxes, about 2.13% of the median home value.
Is Meriden more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Connecticut are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Meriden?
The median home value in Meriden is $241,200, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
60,545 people live in Meriden. Numbers are typical (middle) values.