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


The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 34.7% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $100,995 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Shelton
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs Shelton, CT
Compared to Blacksburg, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  103.9% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% higher

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