Tampa, Florida vs. Shelton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Connecticut is 24.0% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $62,006 in Shelton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Connecticut is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Shelton
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Shelton, CT
Compared to Tampa, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.6% higher