Shelbyville, Kentucky vs. Helen, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helen, Georgia is 6.7% cheaper than Shelbyville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $70,005 in Helen, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helen, Georgia is cheaper than Shelbyville, Kentucky
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
15% cheaper in Helen
than in Shelbyville, Kentucky
Shelbyville, KY vs. Helen, GA
Compared to Shelbyville, Helen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower