Shelton, Connecticut vs. Guilford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Guilford, Connecticut is 1.2% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $49,378 in Guilford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Guilford, Connecticut is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Guilford
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Guilford, CT
Compared to Shelton, Guilford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher