Lima, Ohio vs. Shelby, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, North Carolina is 9.6% more expensive than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $142,517 in Shelby, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, North Carolina is more expensive than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Shelby
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs. Shelby, NC
Compared to Lima, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% higher
      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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower