Cost of Living Calculator - Fayetteville, North Carolina vs Shelby, Mississippi


The cost of living in Shelby, Mississippi is 17.6% cheaper than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,220 in Shelby, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, Mississippi is cheaper than Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Shelby
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville, NC vs Shelby, MS
Compared to Fayetteville, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower

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