Delaware, Ohio vs. Shelby, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, North Carolina is 21.5% cheaper than Delaware, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $62,818 in Shelby, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Delaware, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, North Carolina is cheaper than Delaware, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Shelby
than in Delaware, Ohio
Delaware, OH vs. Shelby, NC
Compared to Delaware, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% lower
      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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower