| | Shelby, NC | Palatka, FL | United States |
| Overall | 81.6 | 81.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.6 | 96.0 | 100 |
| Health | 115.5 | 108.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 56.3 | 51.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $156,900 | $173,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,870.0% | 10,030.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 68.4 | 75.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 81.5 | 77.5 | 100 |
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Reviews for Shelby 
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Not likely you'll settle here out of chance, a job will likely bring you here. I have lived in the Shelby area for the past ten years and have seen an explosion of More
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Reviews for Palatka 
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I have a lovely home on the outskirts of NW Palatka Bannerville area about 15 minutes from publix. Our well water (from the aquafier) is fabulous and the last time I More
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Palatka is growing and will likely grow more in the near future. Although prices have escalated, housing is still less expensive than St. Augustine. Many people will More
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