Shelton, Connecticut vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 43.6% more expensive than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $71,812 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Shelton, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% higher
  Commute
  52.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower