Roxboro, NC vs Shelby, NC

Roxboro is moderately more affordable than Shelby, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Roxboro scores 69 compared to 77 for Shelby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shelby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Roxboro is $787/month compared to $899/month in Shelby — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roxboro is more affordable at $138,700 median vs $185,400.

Median household income in Roxboro is $39,283 compared to $50,705 in Shelby (-22.5%). While Shelby is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Roxboro spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Shelby.