Shelton, Connecticut vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 31.1% more expensive than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $255,653 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in New York
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. New York, NY
Compared to Shelton, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% higher
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower