Louisa, Virginia vs. Shelby, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, North Carolina is 8.5% cheaper than Louisa, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,752 in Shelby, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisa, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, North Carolina is cheaper than Louisa, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Shelby
than in Louisa, Virginia
Louisa, VA vs. Shelby, NC
Compared to Louisa, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower