Muskegon, Michigan vs. Shelby, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, North Carolina is 2.0% more expensive than Muskegon, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,332 in Shelby, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Muskegon, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, North Carolina is more expensive than Muskegon, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Shelby
than in Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon, MI vs. Shelby, NC
Compared to Muskegon, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  38.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher