Lincolnton, North Carolina vs. Shelby, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, North Carolina is 10.1% cheaper than Lincolnton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,927 in Shelby, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, North Carolina is cheaper than Lincolnton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Shelby
than in Lincolnton, North Carolina
Lincolnton, NC vs. Shelby, NC
Compared to Lincolnton, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower