Cost of Living Calculator - Shelby, North Carolina vs Lima, Ohio


The cost of living in Lima, Ohio is 8.8% cheaper than Shelby, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $9,122 in Lima, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lima, Ohio is cheaper than Shelby, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Lima
than in Shelby, North Carolina
Shelby, NC vs Lima, OH
Compared to Shelby, Lima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% lower
      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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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