Shelton, Connecticut vs. Forest Acres, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Acres, South Carolina is 26.5% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $36,742 in Forest Acres, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Acres, South Carolina is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Forest Acres
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Forest Acres, SC
Compared to Shelton, Forest Acres is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower