Durham, North Carolina vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 31.9% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,841 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Shelton
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Durham, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.2% higher