Shelton, Connecticut vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 25.0% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $60,781 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Shelton, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower