Shelton, Connecticut vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 29.4% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $75,549 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Shelton, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  37.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% lower