Shelby, North Carolina vs. Fountain Inn, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Inn, South Carolina is 10.4% more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,415 in Fountain Inn, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Inn, South Carolina is more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Fountain Inn
than in Shelby, North Carolina
Shelby, NC vs. Fountain Inn, SC
Compared to Shelby, Fountain Inn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher

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