Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Shelton, Connecticut


The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 25.6% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $94,192 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Shelton
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Shelton, CT
Compared to Salem, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.9% higher
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.8% higher

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