What is a pro or con of living in Shelton, Connecticutcompared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 58% more expensive in Shelton.

What salary do I need to live in Shelton, Connecticut copmared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

A salary of $75,000 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia should increase to $109,478 in Shelton, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY vs. SHELTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 46.0% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $109,478 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Shelton
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Shelton, CT

Compared to Athens Clarke County, Shelton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

72.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.7% higher

Commute

58.3% higher

Health

32.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

27.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Shelton, CT

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