What is a pro or con of living in Garden City, South Carolinacompared to Shelby, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 4% more expensive in Garden City.

What salary do I need to live in Garden City, South Carolina copmared to Shelby, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Shelby, North Carolina should increase to $53,325 in Garden City, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SHELBY vs. GARDEN CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Shelby, North Carolina vs. Garden City, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden City, South Carolina is 6.6% more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,325 in Garden City, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Garden City, 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
4% more expensive in Garden City
than in Shelby, North Carolina

Shelby, NC vs. Garden City, SC

Compared to Shelby, Garden City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% higher

Commute

28.7% higher

Health

15.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% higher

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Shelby, North Carolina vs. Garden City, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Shelby, NC vs. Garden City, SC

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