Lafayette, Indiana vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 62.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $92,320 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Shelton
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Lafayette, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  76.3% higher
  Health
  37.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.9% higher