Meriden, CT vs Parma, 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
Parma
82.7
#22 nationally
Parma leads in cost of living index (88 vs 107). Parma leads in crime level (3.3 vs 3.5). Meriden leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 24.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Meriden, CT | Parma, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#466) | 82.7 (#22) |
| Population | 60,111 | 78,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,476 | $220,070 |
| Median Household Income | $63,671 | $65,848 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+31.5 |
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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B-
82.7 Score
Parma, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$220,070
Population
78,951
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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