Rochester, New York vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 54.6% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $154,567 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Shelton
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Rochester, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher