Oceanside, California vs. Shelby, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, North Carolina is 45.4% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $27,276 in Shelby, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, North Carolina is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Shelby
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Shelby, NC
Compared to Oceanside, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower