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Shelby, NC vs Bay City, MI

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Are people in Bay City older or younger than people in Shelby?
- The Median Age in Bay City is 6.8 years younger than in Shelby.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bay City or Shelby?
- Bay City housing costs are 41.0% less expensive than Shelby housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bay City or Shelby?
- The average commute for residents of Bay City is 0.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Shelby.

Things to do in Shelby?
Shelby, NC is a pleasant village south of Kings Mountain featuring several spectacular spots such as Lake Wylie perfect for exploring or Crowders Mountain ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable FallFest celebrating local culture with music and art.

Things to do in Bay City?
Bay City MI rests near Saginaw Valley known mostly for its historic riverfront district packed with shops & restaurants alongside several Victorian style houses giving visitors an authentic glimpse into Michigan’s past.

 Shelby, NCBay City, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,824329,725,481
 Median Income$41,565  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$156,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.33  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Shelby    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Not likely you'll settle here out of chance, a job will likely bring you here. I have lived in the Shelby area for the past ten years and have seen an explosion of  More

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Reviews for Bay City    7 Reviews

Bay City offers low prices for homes due to lower population (Current lower demand). Years ago, the population was more than 3x as big due to big lumber industry, etc.  More

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But everything else is going to  More

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There are many pros to Bay City, it is incredibly cheap to live in and most everything is very affordable. The problem is that the economy is terrible and there aren't  More

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