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Shelby, NC vs Loveland, CO

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Are people in Loveland older or younger than people in Shelby?
- The Median Age in Loveland is 5.6 years younger than in Shelby.

Are housing costs cheaper in Loveland or Shelby?
- Loveland housing costs are 207.3% more expensive than Shelby housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Loveland or Shelby?
- The average commute for residents of Loveland is 4.0 minutes longer 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 Loveland?
Loveland, Colorado packs plenty of adventure from skiing at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area to taking hikes around Devil's Backbone Open Space making it an ideal destination for any outdoor enthusiast.

 Shelby, NCLoveland, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock75,938329,725,481
 Median Income$41,565  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$156,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%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 Loveland    10 Reviews

I have lived in Loveland 40 years. Where to start? It would take all day to really go into detail so I will just say NO NO NO! It was nice once, now it is not,  More

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Loveland CO and Ft Collins are very near one another, and someday the whole place will probably be one big conglomeration! It was ok. My problem was that I never  More

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Over 8 years ago

I have lived here for 20 years and it used to be a quiet, cheap, sparsely populated and nice place to live. It took 10 minutes to go to the bank or drive across town  More

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