Oakland, California vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 27.1% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $36,431 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Shelton
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Oakland, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% lower
      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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher

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