Iowa City, Iowa vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 47.5% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $176,972 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Shelton
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Iowa City, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% higher
  Commute
  84.8% higher
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher