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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Shelby, NC vs Midland, MI

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Are people in Midland older or younger than people in Shelby?
- The Median Age in Midland is 7.9 years younger than in Shelby.

Are housing costs cheaper in Midland or Shelby?
- Midland housing costs are 28.0% more expensive than Shelby housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Midland or Shelby?
- The average commute for residents of Midland is 2.4 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 Midland?
Midland, Michigan is situated in Midland county giving people a variety of recreation venues ranging from Dow Gardens to Whiting Forest as well as a variety of employment opportunities through Northwood University.

 Shelby, NCMidland, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,425329,725,481
 Median Income$41,565  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$156,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.33  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Shelby    1 Reviews
Daniel · Shelby, NC
Shelby's worth a look
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 Midland    21 Reviews
Todd · Midland, MI
People here suck but it looks nice
Over 4 years ago

I’ve been here a couple months. Everything is beautiful, but the people here are god awful cheap. Don’t know if the people here are all lazy or what, but working here  More

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Abby · Midland, MI
Horrible city
Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 3 years, originally from Port Huron. Moved here because of the beauty, bad idea. The people are snobby and they raise their kids to be as well. I've  More

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Laurie · Midland, MI
Many Wonderful Attributes for a city of 40,000
Over 6 years ago

I grew up in Midland and lived there up until I went to college, and now I am back 30 years later. While I agree that if you are looking for a very vibrant place with  More

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