Cost of Living Calculator - Shelton, Connecticut vs West Orange, New Jersey


The cost of living in West Orange, New Jersey is 3.3% more expensive than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $51,672 in West Orange, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Orange, New Jersey is more expensive than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in West Orange
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs West Orange, NJ
Compared to Shelton, West Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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