Shelton, Connecticut vs. Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii is 21.5% more expensive than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $60,770 in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii is more expensive than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Kailua (Hawaii County)
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Kailua_(Hawaii_County), HI
Compared to Shelton, Kailua_(Hawaii_County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  51.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  68.8% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher