Meriden, CT vs Stuart, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Meriden
75.4
#466 nationally
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Meriden leads in crime level (3.5 vs 8.4). Meriden leads in median household income ($63,671 vs $61,878). Meriden leads in cost of living index (107 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Meriden, CT | Stuart, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#466) | 66.3 (#1563) |
| Population | 60,111 | 19,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,476 | $375,621 |
| Median Household Income | $63,671 | $61,878 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | R+31.1 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that Meriden has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.4 Score
Meriden, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$328,476
Population
60,111
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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D
66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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