Tacoma, Washington vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 9.0% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,492 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% more expensive in Shelton
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Tacoma, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  71.8% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  43.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher