Shelton, Connecticut vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 12.7% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $61,128 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Burlington
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Shelton, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower