Shelby, North Carolina vs. Washington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, North Carolina is 0.5% cheaper than Shelby, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,749 in Washington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, North Carolina is cheaper than Shelby, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
7% cheaper in Washington
than in Shelby, North Carolina
Shelby, NC vs. Washington, NC
Compared to Shelby, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher