Meriden, CT vs Suwanee, GA
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
Suwanee
65.9
#1602 nationally
Suwanee leads in median household income ($100,780 vs $63,671). Meriden leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 31.4 min). Meriden leads in cost of living index (107 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Meriden, CT | Suwanee, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#466) | 65.9 (#1602) |
| Population | 60,111 | 22,913 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,476 | $602,592 |
| Median Household Income | $63,671 | $100,780 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+16.5 |
Data coverage note: Suwanee 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
65.9 Score
Suwanee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$602,592
Population
22,913
Crime
Low
Median Income
$100,780
Southeast
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