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Shelby, NC vs Cedar City, UT

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Are people in Cedar City older or younger than people in Shelby?
- The Median Age in Cedar City is 20.3 years younger than in Shelby.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cedar City or Shelby?
- Cedar City housing costs are 149.1% more expensive than Shelby housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cedar City or Shelby?
- The average commute for residents of Cedar City is 6.8 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 Cedar City?
Cedar City UT is nestled amongst lush forests surrounded by magnificent red rocks providing a wide range of outdoor activities like horseback riding trails or river kayaking right off downtown’s Main Street.

 Shelby, NCCedar City, UTUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,246329,725,481
 Median Income$41,565  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$156,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%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 Cedar City    15 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Cedar City Is A Great Place to Get A Famliy Started And Crime is Bit Low as Of 2018 It has The Strongest Low Unemlopyment  More

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Hi -- Just FYI, the annual snowfall amount indicated by Sperling's Best Places for Cedar City is not accurate. Sperling states that this location receives 110" of snow  More

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Over 8 years ago

My wife and I retired in Cedar City a few years ago. First, I must say that Cedar has a wonderful location. There are beautiful views of the mountains, and it's a  More

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