Houston, Texas vs. Shelby, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, North Carolina is 16.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,419 in Shelby, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, North Carolina is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Shelby
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Shelby, NC
Compared to Houston, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
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  Personal
  5.1% lower
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