Shelby, North Carolina vs. Douglas, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Douglas, Massachusetts is 50.8% more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $113,112 in Douglas, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Douglas, Massachusetts is more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Douglas
than in Shelby, North Carolina
Shelby, NC vs. Douglas, MA
Compared to Shelby, Douglas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  62.3% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher