Shelton, Connecticut vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 27.7% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $36,159 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Shelton, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower