Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Virginia vs Shelton, Connecticut


The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 8.3% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $68,746 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Shelton
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs Shelton, CT
Compared to Alexandria, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher

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