Danbury, Connecticut vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 8.7% more expensive than Danbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $54,353 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Danbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Danbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Shelton
than in Danbury, Connecticut
Danbury, CT vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Danbury, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower