Shelton, Connecticut vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 1.8% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $103,122 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% cheaper in Alpharetta
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Shelton, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower