2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Jamestown, NC vs Shallotte, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Shallotte or is it cheaper to live in Jamestown?
- Shallotte is 20.4% more expensive than Jamestown.

Which city has more affordable housing, Shallotte or Jamestown?
- Shallotte housing costs are 16.2% less expensive than Jamestown housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Jamestown or is Health Care more affordable in Shallotte.
- Health related expenses are 26.0% more in Shallotte.
 Jamestown, NCShallotte, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock101.4100
 Food & Groceries96.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock117.3100
 Housing95.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$293,500$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock89.4100
 Miscellaneous110.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Jamestown    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

In Jamestown proper, there is City Lake Park. During the summer, there is a pool and waterslide, along with rides (like a miniature train) for the kids. Year round  More

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Reviews for Shallotte    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

this place has a lot of beaches  More

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Over 5 years ago

this place is super boring  More

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