Shelby, North Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 32.6% more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $96,151 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Asheville
than in Shelby, North Carolina
Shelby, NC vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Shelby, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher