Shelton, Connecticut vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 22.8% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $38,608 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Shelton, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower