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Mount Laurel, NJ vs Shelton, CT

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Are people in Shelton older or younger than people in Mount Laurel?
- The Median Age in Shelton is 5.3 years older than in Mount Laurel.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shelton or Mount Laurel?
- Shelton housing costs are 36.7% more expensive than Mount Laurel housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shelton or Mount Laurel?
- The average commute for residents of Shelton is 1.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mount Laurel.

Things to do in Mount Laurel?
Mount Laurel, New Jersey lies within Burlington county featuring numerous attractions such as Coco Key Water Resort combined with stores like Centerton Square plus dining spots like Habaneros Mexican Grill & Cantina.

Things to do in Shelton?
Shelton, Connecticut sits within Fairfield county featuring numerous attractions such as Boothe Memorial Park or Indian Well State Park combined with stores like Shelton Lakes Plaza Mall and local food spots like Costa del Sol Restaurant.

 Mount Laurel, NJShelton, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,944329,725,481
 Median Income$103,399  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$325,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.35  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mount Laurel    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

The cost of living, including property taxes, is really expensive here compared to  More

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Reviews for Shelton    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Shelton ct for 14 years and the taxes are low and is not  More

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I love Shelton it's the best place to live. Good schools, low crime, low taxes for CT, great volunteer firefighters and EMT's.  More

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Over 13 years ago

I see a lot of people complain about Shelton.OK,it's their right.Is it perfect? Of course not.But I've seen a lot of people leave and come back in a year or two.What is  More

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