Shelton, Connecticut vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 24.2% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $37,908 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Durham
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Shelton, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% lower