Columbia, Missouri vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 43.2% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $85,924 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Shelton
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Columbia, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  71.5% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% higher