Shelton, Connecticut vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 14.6% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $128,072 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% cheaper in Charleston
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Shelton, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower