Bardstown, Kentucky vs. Shelby, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, North Carolina is 4.0% cheaper than Bardstown, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $48,012 in Shelby, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bardstown, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, North Carolina is cheaper than Bardstown, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Shelby
than in Bardstown, Kentucky
Bardstown, KY vs. Shelby, NC
Compared to Bardstown, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower