Boca Raton, Florida vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 6.5% more expensive than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $53,228 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Boca Raton, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
70% more expensive in Shelton
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Boca Raton, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher