| | Shelton, CT | Yonkers, NY | United States |
| Overall | 138.6 | 157.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.0 | 107.6 | 100 |
| Health | 126.8 | 126.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 145.0 | 200.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $444,300 | $602,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,650.0% | 15,250.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 126.6 | 121.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 162.3 | 159.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Shelton 
4 Reviews
I have lived in Shelton ct for 14 years and the taxes are low and is not More
I love Shelton it's the best place to live. Good schools, low crime, low taxes for CT, great volunteer firefighters and EMT's. More
I see a lot of people complain about Shelton.OK,it's their right.Is it perfect? Of course not.But I've seen a lot of people leave and come back in a year or two.What is More
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Reviews for Yonkers 
7 Reviews
I lived in Yonkers my entire life, close enough to the city with less congestion. Some areas are difficult to access, and you must have a car to get around. There are a More
I've lived in this city for over 20 years in the Bryn Mawr section and I love it. We are the closest suburb to NYC. I can go and watch a broadway show and be back at More
My family and I have lived in northeast Yonkers for 18 years after leaving the grime and crime of Manhattan (my home).
I bought a cute colonial on a quiet street 11 More
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