What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Shelton, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 14% cheaper in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Shelton, Connecticut?

A salary of $50,000 in Shelton, Connecticut could decrease to $38,764 in Charlotte, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SHELTON vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Shelton, Connecticut vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 22.5% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $38,764 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Shelton, Connecticut

Shelton, CT vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Shelton, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

26.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.6% lower

Commute

22.8% lower

Health

25.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

19.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Shelton, Connecticut vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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