Absecon, New Jersey vs. Shelby, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, North Carolina is 11.8% cheaper than Absecon, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $44,082 in Shelby, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Absecon, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, North Carolina is cheaper than Absecon, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Shelby
than in Absecon, New Jersey
Absecon, NJ vs. Shelby, NC
Compared to Absecon, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower