Perry, GA vs Shelton, CT
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Perry
73.2
#777 nationally
Shelton
71.3
#1003 nationally
Shelton leads in crime level (1.2 vs 4.2). Shelton leads in median household income ($112,366 vs $68,507). Perry leads in cost of living index (95 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Perry, GA | Shelton, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#777) | 71.3 (#1003) |
| Population | 24,029 | 42,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,745 | $569,177 |
| Median Household Income | $68,507 | $112,366 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 18 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.3 | N/A |
Data coverage note: Perry is missing data for 1 metric that Shelton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.2 Score
Perry, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,745
Population
24,029
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$68,507
Southeast
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71.3 Score
Shelton, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$569,177
Population
42,144
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Northeast
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