Boulder, Colorado vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 23.3% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $46,038 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Shelton
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Boulder, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  48.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher