Cost of Living Calculator - Oceanside, California vs Shelton, Connecticut


The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 12.0% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $44,019 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Shelton
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs Shelton, CT
Compared to Oceanside, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  42.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher

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