Shelby, North Carolina vs. Bear, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bear, Delaware is 37.5% more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,758 in Bear, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bear, Delaware is more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Bear
than in Shelby, North Carolina
Shelby, NC vs. Bear, DE
Compared to Shelby, Bear is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% higher
      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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  53.7% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher