What is a pro or con of living in Shelton, Connecticutcompared to Hillsborough, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 4% more expensive in Shelton.

What salary do I need to live in Shelton, Connecticut copmared to Hillsborough, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Hillsborough, North Carolina should increase to $60,718 in Shelton, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HILLSBOROUGH vs. SHELTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Hillsborough, North Carolina vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 21.4% more expensive than Hillsborough, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,718 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Hillsborough, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Shelton
than in Hillsborough, North Carolina

Hillsborough, NC vs. Shelton, CT

Compared to Hillsborough, Shelton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.3% higher

Commute

45.0% higher

Health

23.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Hillsborough, North Carolina vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hillsborough, NC vs. Shelton, CT

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