West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Shelby, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, North Carolina is 26.2% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $72,025 in Shelby, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, North Carolina is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Shelby
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Shelby, NC
Compared to West Palm Beach, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower