Cost of Living Calculator - Shelton, Connecticut vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 16.5% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $62,636 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Chicago
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Shelton, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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