Shelton, Connecticut vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 17.8% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $123,289 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Asheville
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Shelton, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower