Shelton, Connecticut vs. Farmington, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington, Connecticut is 12.4% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $43,818 in Farmington, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington, Connecticut is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Farmington
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Farmington, CT
Compared to Shelton, Farmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower