Queens, New York vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 23.6% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $35,913 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Shelton
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Queens, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher