Cost of Living Calculator - Shelton, Connecticut vs Hamden, Connecticut


The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 15.6% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $88,596 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Hamden
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs Hamden, CT
Compared to Shelton, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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