Shelton, Connecticut vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 9.6% more expensive than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $54,782 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Stamford
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Stamford, CT
Compared to Shelton, Stamford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% higher
      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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower