Jonesborough, Tennessee vs. Shelby, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, North Carolina is 9.0% cheaper than Jonesborough, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $45,491 in Shelby, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesborough, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, North Carolina is cheaper than Jonesborough, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Shelby
than in Jonesborough, Tennessee
Jonesborough, TN vs. Shelby, NC
Compared to Jonesborough, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower