Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 5.4% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $79,057 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
60% more expensive in Shelton
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Salt Lake City, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% higher