Cost of Living Calculator - Shelby, North Carolina vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 62.4% more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,007 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Austin
than in Shelby, North Carolina
Shelby, NC vs Austin, TX
Compared to Shelby, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  313.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  60.7% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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