Shelton, CT vs Wildwood, MO
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.
Shelton
71.3
#1003 nationally
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Shelton leads in crime level (1.2 vs 5.5). Shelton leads in walk score (18 vs 9). Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $112,366).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shelton, CT | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#1003) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 42,144 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $569,177 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $112,366 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+23.4 |
C-
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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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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