Meriden, CT vs Wadsworth, OH
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
Wadsworth
76
#402 nationally
Meriden leads in walk score (40 vs 31). Wadsworth leads in cost of living index (93 vs 107). Wadsworth leads in median household income ($72,325 vs $63,671).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Meriden, CT | Wadsworth, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#466) | 76 (#402) |
| Population | 60,111 | 24,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,476 | $323,429 |
| Median Household Income | $63,671 | $72,325 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | R+24.8 |
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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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76 Score
Wadsworth, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,429
Population
24,709
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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