Albany, New York vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 33.3% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $186,570 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Shelton
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Albany, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  44.5% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher