Lexington, Kentucky vs. Shelby, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, North Carolina is 11.9% cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $44,033 in Shelby, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, North Carolina is cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Shelby
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Shelby, NC
Compared to Lexington, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower