New Haven, Connecticut vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 21.9% more expensive than New Haven, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $60,948 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in New Haven, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than New Haven, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Shelton
than in New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, CT vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to New Haven, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower