Lexington, South Carolina vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 38.4% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,214 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Shelton
than in Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, SC vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Lexington, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% higher