Madison, Wisconsin vs. Shelby, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, North Carolina is 21.4% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $110,039 in Shelby, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, North Carolina is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Shelby
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Shelby, NC
Compared to Madison, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower