Shelton, Connecticut vs. Prospect, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prospect, Connecticut is 9.0% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $68,235 in Prospect, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prospect, Connecticut is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Prospect
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Prospect, CT
Compared to Shelton, Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher