Arlington, Texas vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 27.6% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,583 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Shelton
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Arlington, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher