Shelton, Connecticut vs. Lexington, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, South Carolina is 27.8% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $72,240 in Lexington, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, South Carolina is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lexington
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Lexington, SC
Compared to Shelton, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower