Shelton, Connecticut vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 21.0% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $23,701 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Shelton, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower