Shelton, Connecticut vs. Danbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Danbury, Connecticut is 8.0% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $45,995 in Danbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Danbury, Connecticut is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Danbury
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Danbury, CT
Compared to Shelton, Danbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher