Austin, Texas vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 0.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,660 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
72% more expensive in Shelton
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Austin, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher

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