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Shelby, NC vs Florence, AL

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Are people in Florence older or younger than people in Shelby?
- The Median Age in Florence is 10.8 years younger than in Shelby.

Are housing costs cheaper in Florence or Shelby?
- Florence housing costs are 10.7% more expensive than Shelby housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Florence or Shelby?
- The average commute for residents of Florence is 1.7 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 Florence?
Florence, Alabama is situated in Lauderdale County providing visitors leisure areas such as McFarland Park plus job prospects through Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital along with entertainment opportunities at Regency Square Mall.

 Shelby, NCFlorence, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,709329,725,481
 Median Income$41,565  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 Avg. Home Price$156,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.2%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 Florence    8 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I am a 41 yr old female in search of a new life. I am not running I amj ust trying to find myself some happiness and I would like to know what I can rent there to make  More

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Over 15 years ago

A few years ago, while i was still living in Florence, the local newspaper did an article abt why the young educated people were leaving Florence. In my early 20's as i  More

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Over 16 years ago

we will relocate to Alabama, Muscle Shoals, Florence, Sheffield area.We would like a nice town to live in, where our two kids can grow up and would not cost us a  More

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