Madison, New Jersey vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 20.3% cheaper than Madison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $62,187 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is cheaper than Madison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Shelton
than in Madison, New Jersey
Madison, NJ vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Madison, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% lower
      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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher