Houston, Texas vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 34.7% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,330 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Shelton
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Houston, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher