Lewiston, Maine vs. Shelby, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, North Carolina is 7.4% cheaper than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $83,310 in Shelby, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, North Carolina is cheaper than Lewiston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Shelby
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs. Shelby, NC
Compared to Lewiston, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower